Forced Landing After Engine Power Loss During Initial Climb (N6253P)

Incident Overview and Pilot Report During the initial climb, the pilot reported that the engine lost power at approximately 500 feet MSL. In response, the pilot initiated a left turn back toward the airport. After clearing some trees, the aircraft was forced to land in a grassy area. The report did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond the airport and surrounding terrain. ## Post-Landing Inspection An inspection of the aircraft revealed a piece of silicon baffling material measuring 8 inches by 1 inch lodged inside the carburetor airbox. Approximately 2 inches of the material extended into the carburetor venturi. After the foreign material was removed, the engine ran normally during a test run. ## Maintenance Records and Origin The origin of the foreign material could not be determined. Maintenance records did not reveal any recent work that would have required the use of such material.