What happened
During the initial climb phase after takeoff from a private airport, the pilot encountered a sudden loss of engine power. Unable to maintain altitude or reach the runway at the departure field, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in the surrounding rough terrain. The aircraft collided with a mound of dirt upon impact. This collision caused both main landing gears to separate from the fuselage, leading the aircraft to nose over and come to rest inverted.
The investigation
A local mechanic examined the aircraft following the accident. The examination revealed that the engine was mechanically intact and rotated freely. It was also noted that the engine had been adequately serviced with oil prior to the flight. Although the fuel source was an unfiltered truck, the mechanic confirmed that a sufficient quantity of fuel was onboard at the time the power loss occurred.
Findings
The specific cause of the power loss could not be determined from the available evidence. The pilot's flight time was not reported and remains unavailable for review.