Amateur-built II CW N788RH accident near Marysville, Ohio

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB analysis

The student pilot of the light sport airplane reported that, during the initial climb after takeoff, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot made a left turn to land on a grass runway parallel to the departure runway; the airplane sustained substantial damage during the forced landing. The pilot reported that one of the spark plugs had come out of the 2-cylinder engine; however, it could not be determined if the displacement occurred before or during the impact. No further examination of the engine was performed, and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN16LA243 for the full record.