Incident Description
Shortly after takeoff, while the airplane was approximately 100 feet above the ground, the engine lost power and ceased operating. The pilot decided to attempt a landing on the remaining runway. Despite this effort, the airplane collided with the runway in a nose-down attitude estimated between 35 and 40 degrees.
Post-Incident Examination
During subsequent inspection of the aircraft, a discrepancy was found with the fuel shutoff valve. When the valve was turned to the off position, it closed completely. However, when the valve was opened, it only moved to a halfway position, even though the indicator showed it as fully open. This condition was discovered upon further investigation.
Sequence of Events
The engine failure occurred at low altitude immediately after departure. The pilot's chosen course of action was to return to the runway for landing. The subsequent impact with the runway occurred at a steep nose-down angle. No further details about the aircraft, pilot, or outcome were provided in the source.