Incident Overview
An airplane experienced a total loss of engine power, necessitating a forced landing. During the landing attempt, the aircraft impacted the north side of a dirt bank, coming to rest five feet short of the approach end of the runway.
Pilot Information
The pilot, who was not rated and lacked a pilot certificate, occupied the right seat. Despite never having obtained a pilot certificate, the individual had accumulated approximately 20,000 hours of flight experience, having flown agricultural aircraft and other single-engine airplanes.
Engine Examination
Following the incident, an engine test run was conducted. The test did not reveal any discrepancies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
Additional Details
No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage was provided in the source. The circumstances surrounding the power loss remain undetermined based on the available facts.