Incident Summary
During the climb after takeoff, the engine surged twice and then quit. The pilot repositioned the fuel selector, confirmed the electric fuel pump was on, and restarted the engine. The pilot then began a return to the departure airport.
Sequence of Events
Approximately one minute later, the engine lost power again. An off-airport landing was made. During the landing, the landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft slid before striking a cow and a small electric fence, after which it came to rest.
Post-Incident Examination
Examinations of the aircraft systems were conducted following the incident. No reason for the loss of engine power could be identified.