What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-06-25 involved a Mottier RV-6, registration N149, at Hammond, LA.

Pilot Crashes After Forced Landing and Subsequent Takeoff from Pasture (N149)

On June 25, 2001, a Mottier RV-6 (registration N149) was involved in an aviation accident near Hammond, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot made a forced landing in a pasture due to engine power loss, then attempted to take off from the same field. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power again, and the airplane impacted trees and ground, resulting in a fire.

Forced Landing Due to Engine Power Loss

A pilot executed a forced landing to a pasture located approximately one-quarter mile north of a runway. The landing was prompted by a loss of engine power. After landing, the pilot walked back to the airport office, inquired about the owner of the field, and stated that he "thought he had a fuel problem."

Return to Aircraft and Subsequent Takeoff

Approximately 45 minutes later, a witness reported seeing the pilot pushing the airplane back to the southern part of the pasture. The pilot then started the engine and the airplane took off from the pasture.

Second Engine Power Loss and Crash

Shortly after takeoff, the airplane turned to the left and the engine lost power again. The airplane "wobbled," rolled inverted, and impacted trees and the ground. Examination of the accident site revealed that the cockpit, cabin area, and engine were consumed by fire.

Investigation

The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Probable cause