On December 30, 2007, a Lerohl RV-8 (registration N5093F) was involved in an aviation accident near Alexandria, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An amateur-built experimental airplane experienced an engine power loss at 200-300 feet during climb. The pilot executed a forced landing on airport property, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear. The cause of the power loss was not determined.
Accident Overview
A pilot of an amateur-built experimental airplane reported that a preflight inspection and engine run-up were conducted, with the airplane operating normally. After takeoff, the airplane climbed to an altitude of 200 to 300 feet at an airspeed of 90 knots when the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing onto the airport property. The landing was hard, causing the main landing gear to collapse.
Post-Accident Inspection
An inspection of the airplane and its engine was conducted to determine the cause of the power loss. However, the reason for the engine failure was not identified during the examination.
Damage
The airplane sustained damage to the main landing gear, which collapsed during the hard landing. No other damage items were specified.