At approximately 20:45 central time, a Bellanca 17-30A lost power after takeoff from Clarendon Municipal Airport and was damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot told investigators he was climbing through 500 feet when he heard a popping sound and the engine lost power. He turned back to the airport, but landed in rough terrain three miles south.
October 26, Clarendon, Texas / Bellanca Viking
At approximately 20:45 central time, a Bellanca 17-30A lost power after takeoff from Clarendon Municipal Airport and was damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot told investigators he was climbing through 500 feet when he heard a popping sound and the engine lost power. He turned back to the airport, but landed in rough terrain three miles south....
Key Takeaways:
- A Bellanca 17-30A experienced engine power loss shortly after takeoff from Clarendon Municipal Airport at approximately 20:45 CT, following a "popping sound" at 500 feet.
- The pilot executed a forced landing in rough terrain three miles south of the airport after being unable to return.
- The aircraft sustained damage during the landing, but both the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
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