20020418012159A

(-23) On April 18, 2002 approximately 1415 pacific daylight time an experimental amateur built Zodiac 601HD aircraft, N9240W, registered to and operated by the pilot experienced a loss of engine power during cruise on a personal flight conducted under CFR part 91. The pilot initiated a forced landing onto highway 101, about two miles south of Beaver, Oregon. The aircraft sustained substantial damage when the wing tips collided with the roadside embankment during the landing roll. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. (.19) on April 18, 2002, approximately 1415 pacific daylight time, an experimental Zodiac 601HD, N9240W, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR part 91 personal flight, experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to highway 101, about two miles south of Beaver, Oregon. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with an embankment. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight departed from independen ce, Oregon, about 35 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he had just purchased this aircraft and it was his first flight. While en route to anacortes, Washington, about 4,500 feet, the engine lost partial power. The pilot reported that he suspected a magneto failure and was attempting to land at the airport in tillamook, Oregon. When the engine continued to lose power, the pilot set-up for a landing in a field. Unable to reach the field, the pilot opted to land on highway 101. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with an embankment.