At about 1642 Pacific time, the airplane was substantially damaged after a loss of engine power and forced landing. The Private pilot and sole occupant was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot reported there were no discrepancies with the takeoff roll. About 200 feet agl, the engine failed. The pilot attempted to land; however, the airplane landed hard, bounced into the air and came to rest inverted. The pilot was able to extricate himself from the airplane. The airport manager indicated that two other airplanes refueled after the accident airplane and departed without incident.
August 18, 2006, Red Bluff, Calif./Cessna A150M
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot experienced a loss of engine power and forced to land shortly after takeoff (about 200 feet AGL), resulting in substantial damage to the airplane, which ultimately came to rest inverted.
- The sole occupant pilot was not injured and successfully extricated himself from the aircraft.
- The incident occurred at approximately 1642 Pacific time under visual conditions, and other aircraft that refueled after the accident airplane departed without incident.
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