19970208001359A

Engine problems after takeoff, attempted to land, too high, went around, landed in corn field , hit trees. (.19) on February 8, 1997, at 1515 central standard time, a Cessna 172, N13611, operated by shamrock aviation, ltd., sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees during a forced landing in West Chicago, Illinois. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The local, personal flight originated about 1513 and was conducted under 14 CFR part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.(.4) the pilot reported that `nothing was abnormal' during the takeoff on runway 33. At an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, the engine `began to run roughly and lose power.' He `turned back toward the field, established best glide, and called the tower.' He checked the engine controls. He reported that he felt heat on his legs and smelled `something hot'. No smoke or flames were visible. He attempted to land on runway 19L but `excess altitude, airspeed, and a downwind approach made it impossible... .' He advanced the throttle to full which `resulted in almost no acceleration.' The pilot reported that he elected to land in a farm field south of the airport. He conducted a soft field landing. The airplane impacted a row of trees and busheds `at the end of the field.' Examination of the airplane revealed engine controls were intact. Fuel samples exhibited no evidence of contamination. The engine operated normally during a warm up, run up, and a full power test run. (-23) aircraft had departed runway 33 at dupage airport, West Chicago, IL. When the engine began running rough at approximately 1000 ft msc. After declining runways 10 and 19R pilot attempted to land on 19L but was too high. Landed in a corn field 2 mile south of airport. Aircraft was substantially damaged as it impacted some trees. There was no fire nor injuries. Further investigation of engine did not reveal any problems. Engine was operated satisfactorily.