Primary finding
Probable cause
Engine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The noncertificated student pilot was conducting a solo cross country flight when the aircraft engine lost power. The student pilot was unable to regain the engine power and elected to execute an emergency landing on a flat area mountain top. Before the aircraft touched down its right main landing gear struck a rock and the aircraft nosed down onto the terrain.
Source record
Factual narrative
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