Incident Summary
The pilot of an aircraft reported that the engine vibrated and lost power, forcing a landing. The pilot stated that prior to the event, the fuel gauges were checked and indicated approximately one-quarter full. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the pilot switched fuel tanks, but the engine's performance did not improve. The pilot then completed the emergency checklist, yet the engine continued to run roughly.
Pilot Actions
According to the pilot, the fuel gauges were visually inspected and showed a quarter tank. Switching fuel tanks was tried as a corrective measure, but it did not result in any improvement. The emergency checklist was accomplished step by step, but the engine persisted in running rough throughout. The forced landing was executed under these conditions.
Communication
The pilot initially contacted Beverly Tower to request an emergency landing. A subsequent call was made to the tower, during which the pilot announced that he was going down and provided his current location. No further communications were detailed in the report.