Accident Details
An airplane experienced a sudden loss of engine power while cruising at an altitude of 4,500 feet. The pilot made several unsuccessful attempts to restart the engine. Air traffic control (ATC) tried to vector the airplane to a nearby airport, but the gliding distance was insufficient to reach the runway. The pilot conducted a forced landing to an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence.
Pilot Actions
Upon the loss of engine power, the pilot repeatedly attempted to restart the engine. Despite these efforts, the engine remained inoperative. ATC provided vectors to an airport, but the airplane could not glide to that location. The pilot then selected a field for an emergency landing. The landing was controlled, but the airplane encountered a fence on the ground, resulting in contact.
Examination
A post-accident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunction. The cause of the power loss was not determined from the available evidence.
Additional Information
The airplane was equipped with a single engine, and the flight was operating under visual flight rules. No other aircraft were involved. The pilot was the sole occupant.