Flight History
The pilot made two alterations to the planned route to circumnavigate instrument flight rules (IFR) weather conditions. Subsequently, the pilot reversed course with the intention of landing at an airport that had been overflown earlier, which was operating under visual flight rules (VFR).
Engine Failure
As the pilot headed toward that airport, the engine coughed and stopped. The pilot responded by switching fuel tanks and activating the boost pump. The engine then ran briefly before quitting again.
Forced Landing
The pilot executed a forced landing in a small clear area. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with a ditch and flipped inverted.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft flight manual contains a caution against sustained use of the 'HI' boost position of the fuel pump. According to the manual, this can cause engine flooding, evidenced by a short period of power followed by power loss.