Incident Summary
An aircraft nosed over in a plowed field after the pilot executed an off-airport landing. The pilot was practicing turns around a point when he noticed a loss of altitude and a sputtering sound from the engine. Due to the low altitude, he decided to land immediately.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, he was performing turns around a point when both altitude loss and engine sputtering occurred. Although a sod strip was located half a mile from the field he chose, he proceeded to land in the plowed field. During the landing attempt, while turning to avoid workmen, the aircraft's wing made contact with the ground, and the aircraft subsequently nosed over.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of engine malfunction that was not related to the crash. The examination did not identify any pre-impact mechanical issues with the engine.