Incident Details
During the landing approach, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land in an open field. However, the aircraft failed to clear a terrace, and the nose gear separated from the airplane. No other details about the aircraft, location, or occupants were provided.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, while concentrating on various aspects of the landing operation, the importance of switching the fuel selector valve to the full tank was overlooked. This oversight caused the fuel outlet in the low tank to become unported, leading to the engine power loss.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated by the pilot, was the failure to switch the fuel selector valve to the full tank, which resulted in the fuel outlet in the low tank becoming unported and subsequent engine power loss.