Accident Overview
While climbing from the runway, the airplane's engine began to sputter and then lost power completely. The certified flight instructor (CFI) turned the airplane toward the airport in an attempt to return for landing. However, after determining that the airplane would not reach the runway, the CFI deliberately stalled the airplane into the treetops. The aircraft came to rest suspended by tree limbs.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, an examination of the airplane was conducted. The inspection revealed an air leak at the fuel line connection on the electric fuel pump. No other anomalies were reported in the source.
Sequence of Events
- The airplane was climbing from the runway when the engine began to sputter.
- The engine subsequently quit completely.
- The CFI turned the airplane toward the airport to attempt a return.
- Realizing the airplane would not make the runway, the CFI stalled the airplane into the treetops.
- The airplane came to rest suspended by tree limbs.
- Post-accident examination identified an air leak at the fuel line connection on the electric fuel pump.
Note: No information regarding aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or weather conditions was provided in the source.