At about 0845 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and forced landing. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. An FAA inspector reported the engine lost power shortly after takeoff, and a forced landing was attempted at the airfields perimeter. During the landing, the airplane struck power lines before colliding with terrain. Structural damage to the wings resulted.
August 1, 2009, Livermore Falls, Maine, Boeing A75N1 (Stearman)
At about 0845 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and forced landing. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. An FAA inspector reported the engine lost power shortly after takeoff, and a forced landing was attempted at the airfields perimeter. During the landing, the airplane struck power lines before colliding with terrain. Structural damage to the wings resulted.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, necessitating a forced landing near the airfield's perimeter.
- During the forced landing attempt, the aircraft struck power lines before colliding with terrain, resulting in substantial structural damage to its wings.
- Despite the significant damage to the airplane, both the private pilot and passenger onboard were uninjured.
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