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(.19) On March 16, 2002, 0916 central standard time, a Mooney M20A single-engine airplane, N8390E, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb from the University Of Oklahoma westheimer airport near Norman, Oklahoma. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 code of federal regulations part 91 personal flight. The flight was originating at the time of the flight, and was destined for nashua, new hampshire, with newton, Kansas as the first fuel stop. Preliminary information indicates that during takeoff/initial climb from runway 03, approximately 800-900 feet AGL, the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot initiated a right turn back toward the airport. The airplane's right wing struck the ground followed by the fuselage. The airplane slid upright into two parked airplanes that were tied down on the ramp. Examination of the airplane, by the FAA inspector who responded to the accident site, revealed that the airplanes right wing was separated from the fuselage. (-23) the pilot of N8390E departed VFR on runway 3 at max westheimer airport, Norman, Oklahoma. On climbout, the engine suddenly quit and due to obstacles on ground below, the pilot elected to turn right and attempt a landing back at westheimer airport. Upon crash landing, the aircraft slid into two parked Cessna 152'S. The Cessna 152'S sustained substantial damage.