Incident Overview
A pilot conducting a VFR flight reported that the airplane experienced a loss of power while on the downwind leg. During the subsequent forced landing rollout, the airplane collided with a berm.
Engine Examination
Following the incident, the engine was disassembled and examined. No significant anomalies were found that would have caused the loss of engine power.
Fuel Investigation
Safety board investigators were unable to examine the airplane's fuel because the pilot had drained all fuel during the retrieval process. Consequently, the possibility of fuel contamination or starvation could not be assessed.
Additional Details
The pilot was the sole occupant, and no injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained damage from the collision with the berm. The flight was being conducted under visual flight rules. No further information about the aircraft type, registration, or location was provided in the source.