Aeronca Champion
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 260; Flight Crew Total 6600; Flight Crew Type 188
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
On take off; Runway XXR; the aircraft was generating 2;100 RPM; 60 mph; and climbing slow due to the high temp and low Barometric pressure at max gross weight. At crosswind the aircraft accelerated to 65 mph and 2;200 RPM but still climbing slowly. On my turn to downwind; the engine rolled back to partial power approximately 1;400 RPM. I looked to see if the student was pulling power back as I was holding it forward. He was not; and I pitched for best glide and immediately turned for the Runway XXL. Advised ATC and landed on the XXL numbers. As soon as I pulled power to idle on the ground; the engine quit.
Flight Instructor reported the engine failed shortly after takeoff. Pilot returned the aircraft to the airport and landed safely.