The aircraft was cruising at about 1800 feet above sea level,
just below cloud, when it suffered a sudden and complete loss of
engine power. At the time it was over terrain which was hilly and
tree covered and the only other area available for a landing was
covered with small rocks. The pilot completed the correct emergency
procedures but the engine would not restart and a forced landing
was attempted on a rough steeply sloping area. After touching down
on the rocky surface the starboard tyre burst and the brake line
was severed and the aircraft then veered to the right and struck a
tree.
