Incident Overview
A pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the takeoff phase of a touch-and-go, at approximately 50 feet above the runway, the engine ceased producing power. The pilot executed a landing on the overrun and intentionally ground looped the airplane to avoid striking the airport boundary fence.
Examination Findings
Following the incident, an examination of the airplane was conducted. The inspection revealed no mechanical malfunction of the engine, its systems, fuel system, or electrical system. The airplane was using a clear fuel that, upon inspection, looked and smelled like automotive fuel. No other anomalies were noted in the examination.
Conclusion
The investigation did not identify a mechanical cause for the power loss. The fuel in use was observed to have characteristics consistent with automotive fuel, but the source does not state that this was the cause of the power loss. No other contributing factors were specified.