Small Aircraft
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified; Flight Crew Private; Other Private pilot
Air Traffic Control Radar 1; Flight Crew Last 90 Days 10; Flight Crew Total 35; Flight Crew Type 35
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Went to land at ZZZ and while in the middle of the downwind engine cut out. I was at roughly 900 feet. I instantly switched fuel tanks and made sure that the fuel pump was on. I then assessed the allude and came to the conclude that I wouldn't be able to make the runway. This was because I was centered in the middle of the downwind so I was unable due to altitude to turn and make the landing. After I decided that I couldn't make the runway so I turned right and had to put down the aircraft into a field. I had to make sure to avoid hanging electric lines.  There was no damage to property or to myself. And I walked away from the plane.
Pilot reported engine failure during approach to landing caused an off airport landing; resulting in aircraft damage.