Incident Sequence
During the climb to altitude, the pilot attempted to reduce power to establish a cruise climb. However, additional power reduction was required to control the propeller RPM. The pilot then decreased power a second time, and shortly thereafter, the engine stopped. With the engine no longer producing power, the pilot initiated an emergency landing in a soccer field.
During the landing roll, directional control was not maintained. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree, then two telephone poles, and finally came to rest against a parked vehicle.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the engine revealed a failure of the connecting rod bearings on cylinders #3 and #4. No reason for the lack of propeller control was found during the examination.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage from the collisions with the tree, telephone poles, and parked vehicle. No further details regarding the condition of the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.