Accident Summary
A pilot experienced an engine power loss during descent after a skydiving flight, leading to a forced landing on a road. The airplane subsequently collided with a pickup truck and departed the road to the right.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that after the skydivers exited the aircraft at 10,500 feet mean sea level (msl), he began a descent toward the airport. Upon reaching 2,000 feet msl, he enriched the mixture, and the engine lost power. He then decided to land on a nearby road.
Post-Accident Examination
During examination at the accident scene, no fuel leak or fuel odor was observed on the airframe or ground. The left fuel tank contained no fuel, and only a trace amount of fuel was recovered from the right fuel tank. After the accident, the fuel tank was refueled, and a functional engine run was performed. No mechanical anomalies were noted during the examination.