What happened
During the initial climb phase, specifically at an altitude of approximately 10 feet, the aircraft's left engine experienced a misfire. This mechanical failure caused the plane to bank toward the left, leading the left wing to make contact with the ground. The force of the impact resulted in the loss of six feet of the left wing structure.
Despite the damage, the pilot-in-command managed to maintain control and continue the climb. The aircraft successfully completed a downwind circuit before performing a landing that was described as uneventful. While there were no injuries reported following the incident, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigation into the engine failure revealed that the left engine misfired during the takeoff roll because of water contamination within the fuel lines.