Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft was operating in cruise flight at approximately 2,500 feet when the engine lost power. The pilot was able to restart the engine, but it ran only momentarily before quitting again. Forced to find a landing site, the pilot chose the best available area: a muddy, plowed field.
Forced Landing and Nose-Over
During the landing roll on the soft terrain, the aircraft nosed over. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft. No further details regarding injuries or weather conditions were reported.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident investigation revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the right tank, which was found to be empty. The left tank still contained fuel. This finding indicates that the engine power loss was likely due to fuel starvation caused by the selection of an empty tank. However, the official source does not explicitly state a probable cause.