Incident Overview
The pilot/owner of an airplane and a passenger departed on a local flight. After takeoff from runway 33L, at an altitude of 200 to 300 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a left turn back toward the airport and executed a wheels-up landing on the approach end of runway 10, heading in a westerly direction. The airplane subsequently slid onto the grass between the taxiway and runway.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA Inspector examined the airplane. The inspection revealed fuel present in the airplane's fuel tanks, fuel lines, and fuel filter. Examination of the engine showed valve train continuity, compression in all cylinders, and spark from the magnetos.
Operational Details
The airplane had not been flown for approximately one month and was refueled just prior to the flight. The pilot, who is also an FAA certified mechanic, stated that he made a logbook entry of the airplane's annual inspection and signed it off the evening after the accident. However, he could not recall when the inspection was actually completed.