Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 30; Flight Crew Total 1100; Flight Crew Type 50
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Crossing terrain elevation at 3000 feet on my way to ZZZ1; I experienced an engine reduction of power followed by complete loss of power. Prior to departure at ZZZ; the fuel was drained and found to be normal. The airplane gauge read 1/4 tank enough for one hour of flying. ZZZ1 was expected to be a 20 min flight in VMC. I contacted ZZZ1 Tower and declared a fuel flow problem. I entered 7700 into the transponder as per instructions from the tower. I knew I was near a grass strip and other safe landing areas. There were no towers or other power lines in the immediate area. I flew a straight in approach. My airspeed was adequate to approach and make a safe landing. I landed and was met by emergency responders. I called the Tower when on the strip and let them know I was OK and there was no damage to the airplane. I removed two gallons of fuel from the airplane. I flushed new fuel through the carburetor. I drained the fuel tank and carburetor twice. I added a total of seven gallons to the plane. I completed a full power run up for one and a half minutes. I was confident any contaminants were flushed and the engine was making full power. I left for ZZZ1 and contacted the Tower when 500 and climbing. I landed at ZZZ1 with no problems or issues.
GA pilot reported a complete engine failure that required a dead stick landing to an off-airport location.