Accident Details
The pilot reported that the aircraft had been refueled the day before the accident. The flight included one intermediate stopover to retrieve documents before continuing to the final destination. No mechanical anomalies were noted during the flight to the first point of landing.
Preflight and Departure
After landing at the intermediate stop, the pilot conducted another preflight inspection, noting no abnormalities. The pilot then departed for the final destination. At the departure end of the runway, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power.
Forced Landing
Following the power loss, the pilot executed a forced landing in a box canyon. The aircraft came to rest after colliding with a barbwire fence.
Post-Accident Examination
An engine repair station examined the engine and discovered foreign debris in the flow divider, fuel screen, and metering valve.