Accident Details
The pilot stated that the aircraft had been flown the day prior to the accident using only the left fuel tank. No fuel was added on the day of the accident. According to the pilot, the left tank was three-quarters full and the right tank was full at that time.
During the accident flight, the pilot positioned the fuel selector to the right fuel tank. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 200 feet, the engine quit. The aircraft subsequently collided with the terrain.
A fuel line was broken on impact, and the exact amount of fuel on board at the time of the accident is unknown.
Investigation
The cause of the engine failure was not determined.