Narrative:Shortly after takeoff from Creswell at an altitude of 1,000 feet agl a total loss of engine power occurred, necessitating a forced landing. The airplane touched down uneventfully in an open pasture, but subsequently impacted trees at the end of a field resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor."
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB  |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 209 days (7 months) | Accident number: | SEA03LA043 | Download report: | Summary report
| Language: | English |
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Classification:
Fuel contamination
All engine powerloss
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» NTSB SEA03LA043
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.