Accident Description
During the takeoff roll, as the aircraft reached approximately 100 feet above the ground, the engine began to falter. The pilot executed a 180-degree turn and landed on the runway, touching down about halfway along its length. After bouncing twice and recognizing that the aircraft would likely overrun the runway end, the pilot initiated a go-around.
As the aircraft neared the end of the runway, the passenger reported that the engine quit. Subsequently, the aircraft descended into trees adjacent to the runway.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, examination revealed that the fuel selector was positioned on an empty fuel tank. The engine was later tested on a test stand and operated normally.