Incident
During a descent from 9,500 to 5,000 feet MSL, the pilot reported that the engine suddenly lost all power. Unable to restart the engine, the pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airport. While on the downwind leg for the 8,251-foot-long runway, the pilot misjudged his approach. The aircraft landed diagonally to the runway, collided with a ditch, and nosed over.
Post-Accident Examination
Following recovery, the aircraft was tested. All systems, including the engine, operated normally during testing. The cause of the non-mechanical complete power loss was not determined.
Pilot Information
The pilot did not have a current biennial flight review (BFR) at the time of the incident. He had accumulated a total of 13.2 hours in this aircraft, which he had recently purchased.