Incident Overview
The pilot of a single-engine airplane reported that during departure on runway 25L (8,208 feet), the engine suddenly lost power at approximately 300 feet above ground level. The pilot immediately established a glide path toward the remaining runway. Despite verifying that the throttle and mixture controls were set to full forward, engine power did not return.
Landing and Post-Impact Sequence
The aircraft made initial contact with the runway in a hard bounce. After touchdown, the airplane slid into the adjacent dirt overrun area, where it came to rest.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed structural damage: both the engine firewall and the cabin floor were buckled. Examination of the engine identified that the left side intake manifold, which connects the carburetor to the cylinders, had become disconnected.
Operational Context
The runway length was sufficient for normal operations. The pilot's actions were consistent with emergency procedures for engine failure after takeoff. No other anomalies were reported.