What happened
On October 19, 2024, at approximately 1400 Pacific daylight time, a Vans RV-10, registration N929EH, was involved in an accident near Beaver Creek, Oregon. The flight was being operated as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91.
The pilot originally departed from Sunriver Airport (S21) in Sunriver, Oregon, intending to fly to Crater Lake/Klamath Region Airport (LMT) in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Before takeoff, the pilot encountered an electrical system warning, which prompted a return to the ramp to shut down the engine and inspect the system. After restarting the engine, the pilot found no further electrical malfunctions and proceeded to take off from runway 21.
Roughly 15 minutes into the flight, the electrical system failed, which was immediately followed by a complete loss of engine power. The pilot attempted a forced landing to a nearby road. During the approach, the aircraft struck trees and landed short of the roadway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot was not injured.