Incident Overview
An airplane sustained substantial damage during an accident that occurred shortly after takeoff. According to the pilot's report, the engine lost power immediately after the aircraft became airborne. The airplane subsequently struck the ground with its left wing and cartwheeled to a stop.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he had been preparing the airplane for its annual inspection. Prior to the flight, he filled one of the previously empty fuel tanks with auto fuel. After running the engine, he decided to proceed with the takeoff.
Fuel and Certification
The airplane was not equipped with a proper Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the use of auto fuel. The pilot acknowledged that the fuel used was auto fuel, which did not have the required approval for that specific aircraft.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No further details regarding the extent of damage or other consequences were provided in the source.