Incident Overview
A student pilot reported that after leveling the airplane at a selected cruise altitude of 2,000 feet MSL, the engine lost power. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful.
Forced Landing and Obstacle Avoidance
During the ensuing forced landing, the student pilot chose to turn the aircraft right approximately 40 degrees due to upsloping terrain, aiming to avoid a residential structure in the aircraft's path. Despite this maneuver, the aircraft struck a carport approximately 300 feet from the initial touchdown point.
Postaccident Investigation
Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of a preimpact mechanical anomaly. The investigation did not identify a specific cause for the power loss.