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Olathe, KS
In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot stated that the engine was producing full power at the start of the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that he had reached an altitude of 100 to 200 feet when he realized the airplane's engine was losing power. The pilot stated that during the descent and eventual forced landing, the engine continued to run smooth without any roughness. He said that he believes the loss of power was due to the 'engine-carburetor combination.' A postaccident examination disclosed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies with the fuel system, engine, or airframe
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
On April 11, 1999, at 1449 central daylight time, an amateur-built Reindl Quickie 2, N22RQ, was destroyed during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power during take-off from the New Century Aircenter Airport, near Olathe, Kansas. The pilot executed the forced landing to a plowed farm field. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. There was no flight plan on file. The pilot reported no injuries to himself or to his one passenger. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot stated that the engine was producing full power at the start of the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that he had reached an altitude of 100 to 200 feet when he realized that he was losing power. The pilot stated that, during the descent and eventual forced landing, "the engine continued to run smooth without any roughness." The pilot stated that he believes the loss of power was due to the "engine-carburetor combination." At a post accident examination, the engine was found separated from the firewall, the engine was found to have compression, the continuity of the valve train and the accessory drives was confirmed, and no water was found in the fuel system. The carburetor was found separated from the engine and was damaged. The pilot reported that he had obtained fuel prior to the accident flight and fuel was found at the accident scene. No evidence of fuel contamination was found. No pre-existing anomalies were found regarding the airframe, and none were reported by the pilot.