Event Details
Before departure, the fuel tanks had been refueled. Approximately 13 minutes into the cruise, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot reported no vibration prior to the power loss.
Emergency Actions
In an attempt to restore engine power, the pilot applied carburetor heat, changed the mixture setting, and repositioned the ignition key. None of these actions were successful. The pilot executed a forced landing about 1.5 miles north-northeast of the destination.
Landing and Collision
During the landing rollout in rough terrain, the airplane collided with a berm.
Post-Accident Examination
The airplane was subsequently examined. A teardown inspection of the engine and accessories revealed no evidence of any preimpact malfunction. Both the carburetor finger screen and the gascolator fuel screen were observed to be clear. The magnetos were functional, and the carburetor heat control worked. The reason for the non-mechanical total loss of engine power was not determined. The airplane was manufactured in 1946.