Bonanza 36
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 100; Flight Crew Total 1100; Flight Crew Type 400
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On an after maintenance flight; I experienced a loss in fuel pressure and noticed a rough running engine. At this point; I turned the electric boost pump on and switched the tank that I was feeding off of. This momentarily gave me partial power. I [advised ATC that] I was planning on landing at [the nearest airport] when the fuel pressure dropped again and I lost complete power. I then had the person sitting in the right seat notify ATC that we were executing a forced landing on a road to the east of [the airport]. I executed the forced landing successfully with only minor damage to the aircraft.
The reporter indicated that the engine is currently under evaluation; but it still appears to be a fuel system problem.
The pilot of a Beechcraft Bonanza reported a loss of engine power and an off-field landing. An engine fuel system malfunction was reported as the cause.