Incident Description
During the initial climb after takeoff, the pilot experienced a loss of power and attempted to return to the private airport from which he had departed. Unable to reach the runway, the aircraft landed in rough terrain and collided with a mound of dirt. The impact caused both main landing gears to separate from the fuselage, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
Aircraft and Engine Condition
A local mechanic examined the engine and reported that it was mechanically intact and rotated freely. The engine was adequately serviced with oil. The mechanic also noted that the aircraft had been fueled from an unfiltered truck, and an unknown but sufficient quantity of fuel was onboard at the time of the power loss.
Cause Determination
The cause of the loss of power was undetermined.
Pilot Information
The pilot's flight time was not reported and is unavailable.