Incident Overview
A pilot who had begun a biennial flight review with a flight instructor was unable to complete the review due to a scheduling problem. After flying 0.7 hours, the pilot elected to fly with his family. He taxied the airplane to the runway and performed an engine run-up, reporting all indications were normal.
Takeoff and Power Loss
With two notches of flaps selected, the pilot began the takeoff roll. At approximately 1900 feet down the runway, the airplane lifted off and began to climb. At about 50 feet above the ground, the airplane seemed to experience a slight power loss. The pilot leveled off, and the airplane started to lose altitude.
Off-Field Landing
Deciding that he would be unable to land on the remaining runway or clear a line of trees, the pilot landed in an adjacent field.
Postaccident Examination
Postaccident examination revealed no mechanical abnormalities.
Pilot Background
Review of the pilot's logbook indicated that his last flight before the accident was in 1992. The pilot did not hold a current medical certificate.