July 4, 2011, Plymouth, Mass., Cessna 150L

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1300 Eastern time during a forced landing to a cranberry bog following a partial power loss during takeoff. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing into a cranberry bog.
  • The landing occurred after a partial power loss caused the engine to run rough shortly after takeoff.
  • Despite significant damage to the aircraft's landing gear, propeller, and firewall, the commercial pilot was not injured.
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The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1300 Eastern time during a forced landing to a cranberry bog following a partial power loss during takeoff. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

During initial climb, the engine began to run rough. The pilot elected to land straight ahead into the cranberry bog. During the landing, the landing gear, propeller and firewall were substantially damage.

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