Accident Details
A pilot departed on a flight from Lake Village, Indiana, to Knox, Indiana. En route, he stopped to refuel at Rensselaer, Indiana. During the subsequent flight from Rensselaer to Knox, when approximately five miles from the destination, the engine began losing power. Realizing that he would not be able to reach the airport, the pilot executed a landing in a pasture.
During the landing roll-out, a strut failed, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated that a wheel got into a rut before the airplane nosed over.
Findings
An examination of the airplane revealed water in the fuel tanks and carburetor bowl. The pilot stated that he had failed to drain the fuel sumps prior to departing Rensselaer.
Analysis
No analysis or conclusions are provided in the source.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.