Engine Cylinders No. 2 And 3 Lost Power. About 10 Seconds Later, Engine Cylinders No. 1 And 4 Lost Power

Location: Guthrie, OK Accident Number: CEN24LA317
Date & Time: August 14, 2024, 20:00 Local Registration: N184DC
Aircraft: Vans RV8 Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On August 14, 2024, about 2000 central daylight time, a Vans RV-8A airplane, N184DC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, about 40 ft above ground level during the initial climb from the grass airstrip, the engine cylinders No. 2 and 3 lost power. About 10 seconds later, engine cylinders No. 1 and 4 lost power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and switched fuel tanks in an attempt to regain engine power. The pilot noted no change in the engine performance, and the airplane impacted trees beyond the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. 

Initial postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies. The airplane was retained for further examination. 

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