At about 11:00 eastern time, a Stinson 108-3 lost engine power after takeoff from Potomac Airfield and made a forced landing into trees. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured. The pilot said he had just purchased fuel and was returning to his home airport about two miles to the east. The engine ran rough immediately on startup, but then smoothed out. He departed runway 24 but the engine lost all power on initial climb. The pilot believed he had a magneto problem.
July 05, Friendly, Md. / Stinson 108-3
At about 11:00 eastern time, a Stinson 108-3 lost engine power after takeoff from Potomac Airfield and made a forced landing into trees. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured. The pilot said he had just purchased fuel and was returning to his home airport about two miles to the east. The engine ran rough immediately on startup, but then smoothed out. He departed runway 24 but the engine lost all power on initial climb. The pilot believed he had a magneto problem....
Key Takeaways:
- A Stinson 108-3 experienced a complete loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Potomac Airfield.
- The aircraft made a forced landing into trees, resulting in minor injuries for the pilot and serious injuries for the passenger.
- The pilot had just refueled and noted the engine ran rough on startup before smoothing out, ultimately suspecting a magneto problem for the power loss.
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