Accident Overview
A pilot flying solo on a positioning flight to La Grande-4 Airport experienced an engine failure while cruising at a relatively low height. Approximately five minutes after the pilot adjusted the position of the fuel selector, the engine stopped. The pilot subsequently attempted an emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and crashed 22 km north of La Grande. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact.
Flight Details
The flight was a positioning mission, meaning the aircraft was being relocated without passengers or cargo. The pilot was the sole occupant. While cruising, the pilot changed the fuel selector setting. About five minutes later, the engine ceased operating.
Emergency Landing
After the engine stopped, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft struck trees before coming to rest on the ground. The impact was followed by a fire that engulfed the aircraft.
Outcome
The pilot escaped the wreckage without injury. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire. No other details about the aircraft or the cause of the engine failure beyond the fuel selector adjustment have been provided.