Incident Overview
During cruise flight, the engine lost all power as a result of a connecting rod failure. The flight instructor, who was at the controls, initiated an emergency landing on a road.
Landing Attempt and Evasive Action
While landing on the road, the flight instructor observed a vehicle on the roadway. To avoid a collision, the instructor steered the aircraft into an adjacent field during the landing roll.
Ground Strike and Damage
In the field, the aircraft struck rocks, which caused damage to the main landing gear mounting structure.
Investigation Findings
An investigation into the connecting rod failure was conducted. However, due to secondary damage sustained during the incident, the exact reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.