What happened
The pilot was circling the passenger's residence at approximately 800 feet when he attempted to increase power. At that moment, the engine failed to respond. After being unable to restart the engine, the pilot initiated a forced landing attempt on a 1,300-foot airstrip located within the passenger's field.
The pilot attempted a forced wheel-landing. The Stinson crossed the runway threshold at a speed between 70 and 80 mph. The aircraft made initial contact with the main gear approximately 200 feet down the runway, which caused the aircraft to bounce roughly 30 feet into the air. Upon the second impact, halfway down the runway, the aircraft struck the main gear heavily, causing the main gear to collapse. Both occupants were not injured.
The investigation
An examination of the engine and the wreckage was conducted. The inspection of the engine and all components did not reveal any discrepancies that existed prior to the crash.