Incident Overview
During the initial climb, as the airplane reached an altitude of approximately 90 feet, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. In response, the pilot elected to shut down the engine by reducing both the power and mixture levers. The airplane then touched down on the runway and subsequently bounced three times. Despite the pilot's efforts to bring the airplane to a stop on the runway surface, the airplane continued beyond the departure end of the runway, overrunning the available surface, and collided with a fence.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, an engine test run was conducted. During this test, the engine developed normal takeoff power without any hesitation or roughness. A subsequent engine inspection revealed no oil leaks or further discrepancies. According to the pilot, the airplane had 40 gallons of fuel onboard at the time of the attempted takeoff.
Weather Conditions
A review of weather data disclosed that conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice at the time of the incident.