Event Details
A pilot attempted to land on a private dirt airstrip approximately 1,500 feet long and 25 feet wide, surrounded by hilly terrain. During the first landing attempt, the aircraft was too high and too fast on final approach, prompting a go-around. On the second attempt, the pilot was unsure whether the landing gear had touched the surface before the end of the airstrip and initiated another go-around. When the pilot pushed in the throttle, the engine produced no power. The pilot lowered the nose of the airplane, but the airspeed decreased and the aircraft collided with terrain and trees.
Investigation Findings
During the on-site inspection of the engine and a subsequent engine run, no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found. The cause of the power loss could not be determined from the available evidence.