When The Pilot Activated The Fuel Boost Pump, The Engine Lost All Power

Analysis: According to the pilot, the accident occurred during his first flight of the experimental airplane. About 8 minutes after takeoff, upon reaching an altitude of about 3,250 ft mean sea level (msl), the airplane entered a gradual descent, and the pilot realized that the engine had lost partial power. He decided to return to the airport. He recalled the fuel pressure, fuel flow, and manifold pressure were within normal limits at that time. However, when the pilot activated the fuel boost pump, the engine lost all power. The airplane did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport, and the pilot executed a forced landing to a road.