What happened
During a local test flight departing from Kankakee-Greater Kankakee Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. While the pilot was in the climbing phase of the flight, both engines ceased functioning at the same time.
In response to the loss of propulsion, the pilot managed to descend and guide the plane toward an open field. The aircraft performed an emergency belly landing, sliding across the terrain for a short distance before coming to a complete stop.
While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the pilot was able to exit the wreckage without any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the simultaneous failure of both engines was caused by fuel starvation.