Incident Overview
A pilot flying from Glen Falls, New York, to Smoke Town, Pennsylvania, experienced a partial loss of engine power while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The pilot had just received clearance to descend from 10,000 feet to 8,000 feet when the power loss occurred. The pilot promptly reported the situation to air traffic control (ATC) and was cleared for the localizer (LOC) runway 22 approach to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport.
Emergency Response
As the airplane could not maintain altitude, the pilot initiated a forced landing to a field. The aircraft touched down in the field, and the pilot was able to bring it to a stop. Examination of the engine after the event did not reveal the cause of the partial loss of engine power.
Investigation
Investigators examined the engine following the incident but were unable to determine why the power loss occurred. No further details about the aircraft or pilot were provided in the preliminary report.