Incident Overview
During a preflight inspection, the pilot verified that the main fuel tanks were full but did not check the auxiliary tanks. While performing the pre-takeoff check, the pilot glanced at the fuel selector and thought it was positioned to the left main fuel tank.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after takeoff, at an altitude of 150 feet, the engine lost power. The pilot executed a landing on the takeoff runway, which was described as "very hard." The aircraft came to rest approximately 800 feet from the departure end of the runway.
Post-Accident Findings
A post-accident inspection revealed that the right auxiliary fuel tank contained about 2 inches of fuel at the bottom, while the left auxiliary fuel tank was dry and did not register on a dipstick.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.