Incident Overview
According to the pilot, shortly after takeoff at approximately 300 feet above ground level, the aircraft's engine began to sputter and lose power. In response, the pilot executed a landing in a field, during which the aircraft collided with brush and the ground.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the aircraft revealed that fuel was present between the boost pump and the fuel injector servo, but no fuel was found between the servo and the fuel distributor manifold. The fuel boost pump was tested and found to be operational, and the ignition system was also determined to be functioning correctly.
Emergency Procedure Reference
The pilot's operating handbook for the airplane specified that the boost pump should be activated in the event of an engine malfunction during takeoff. No further details regarding the pilot's actions or the specific circumstances of the power loss were provided in the examination report.