Sequence of Events
A student pilot was operating an aircraft when the engine failed in flight. The pilot landed the aircraft in a pasture. After landing, the pilot successfully restarted the engine and took off. Following takeoff, the engine failed two additional times, and each time the pilot was able to restart it. On the third failure, the pilot could not restart the engine. During the subsequent forced landing, the nose wheel struck a ditch, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Post-Accident Examination
After the accident, an examination of the aircraft's fuel system was conducted. The right fuel tank was found to be empty. The left fuel tank contained approximately 2 quarts of fuel.