Incident Overview
A pilot conducting a local aerial application flight experienced a sudden loss of engine power during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was departing from a 2,300-foot-long privately owned dirt airstrip. According to the investigation, the engine began to lose power and shake violently, prompting the pilot to jettison the onboard chemicals and abort the takeoff.
Sequence of Events
The remaining runway length proved insufficient for the aircraft to stop before the departure end. The airplane subsequently overran the runway and collided with a chain link fence. No other details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source material.
Engine Examination
A post-incident examination of the engine was conducted. Investigators found no evidence of any pre-existing malfunctions or failures. The cause of the power loss and vibration was not determined from the examination.
Conclusion
The incident involved an aborted takeoff due to an engine anomaly, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. No injuries, fatalities, or damage details are specified in the source.