What happened
During an ascent from Kamenz Airport, an engine failure occurred as the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 50 meters. Following the loss of power, the plane descended rapidly and made contact with treetops before ultimately crashing. The incident involved a student pilot and an instructor. While the instructor was able to exit the wreckage without any injuries, the student pilot sustained slight injuries during the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the accident suggest that the loss of power during the early stages of the climb was due to the fuel selector being set to the OFF position, which prevented the engine from receiving necessary fuel.