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 was substantially damaged after losing engine power shortly after takeoff, necessitating a forced landing.
- The pilot attempted to land near the airfield's perimeter, striking power lines and colliding with terrain, resulting in structural damage to the wings.
- Despite the substantial damage to the aircraft, the private pilot and passenger were not injured.
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