Incident Overview
During a cross-country flight at an altitude of 10,000 feet mean sea level (msl), the airplane suffered a complete loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, a forced landing was executed on a county road. During the landing, the airplane ran into a ditch.
Post-Incident Examination
After the incident, an examination of the engine was conducted. The inspection revealed that the left magneto impulse coupling had jammed. Additionally, the crankshaft drive gear was found to be sheared from the crankshaft.
Details
No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, weather conditions, or occupant injuries was provided in the source. The sole details available pertain to the engine failure and the subsequent forced landing.