Accident Details
A foreign national pilot, holding a private pilot certificate and operating on a solo instructional flight, reported a loss of engine power while practicing S-turns at an altitude of 800 feet. The pilot stated that he performed the procedure for an engine failure, but the engine would not restart. During the subsequent landing on a road situated atop a dyke, the aircraft struck a gouge in the road surface, causing it to skid off the roadway and descend an embankment.
Investigation Findings
An examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or preimpact failures. The engine and related systems were inspected and found to be operational without anomalies.
Environmental Conditions
The ambient temperature was 88 degrees Fahrenheit, with a dew point of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the icing probability chart, these conditions were conducive to visible induction icing during both idle and cruise power settings.
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source material.