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 lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Clarendon Municipal Airport around 20:45 CT.
- The pilot reported a popping sound and engine failure at 500 feet, leading to a forced landing in rough terrain three miles south of the airport.
- The aircraft sustained damage, but both the pilot and passenger were uninjured in the incident.
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