Accident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot departed on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 cross-country personal flight. The pilot filed an FAA VFR flight plan and reported having between 2.0 and 2.5 hours of fuel aboard for the approximately 161-statute-mile flight.
Emergency Declaration
About 1.2 hours after departure, the pilot declared an emergency by stating, "Engine out. Emergency landing. Mayday Mayday." He subsequently performed an emergency landing on a remote island, in a meadow that was surrounded by trees.
Post-Accident Investigation
Examination of the engine, conducted 6 months after the airplane was retrieved from the accident site, revealed no observed preimpact mechanical malfunction. The investigation did not determine a cause for the loss of engine power.
No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot injuries were provided in the source material.