Incident
During the initial climb, approximately 200 feet above ground level, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to restore engine power but was unsuccessful. Faced with the loss of thrust, the pilot executed a forced landing in a soybean field. During the emergency landing, the landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted. The examination did not reveal any anomalies. Fuel samples taken from the aircraft's fuel system were tested and showed no contamination. To further assess the engine, it was test run at idle power using the aircraft's own fuel system. The engine run revealed no discrepancies. The engine power was not increased above idle due to concerns about the condition of the propeller.
The investigation did not identify a specific mechanical or fuel-related cause for the loss of engine power.