The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1830 Central time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that while climbing through an altitude of 30 to 40 feet agl, the airplanes engine lost power. The pilot elected to turn toward an open field. Shortly before touchdown, as the pilot was attempting to avoid a fence, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground.
May 20, 2006, Jennings, La. / Boeing A75
The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1830 Central time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that while climbing through an altitude of 30 to 40 feet agl, the airplanes engine lost power. The pilot elected to turn toward an open field. Shortly before touchdown, as the pilot was attempting to avoid a fence, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing shortly after takeoff due to a loss of engine power, though the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
- The engine lost power at a low altitude (30-40 feet AGL), leading the pilot to attempt a turn towards an open field.
- The airplane stalled and impacted the ground just before touchdown as the pilot tried to avoid a fence.
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