Incident Overview
During a flight at 1,500 feet, the pilot reached for the elevator trim and inadvertently moved the fuel selector to one of the off positions. This action resulted in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Emergency Response
The pilot established a glide toward a nearby field and attempted to restart the engine. However, managing airspeed during the emergency approach proved challenging, and the pilot chose to focus entirely on flying the aircraft.
Landing and Aftermath
The aircraft touched down in a barley field. Upon contact with the crop, the wheels caught the vegetation, causing the aircraft to nose over. The pilot reported having a total of 3 hours of flight time in that specific make and model of aircraft.
Pilot Experience
The pilot's limited experience in the aircraft type—only 3 hours—was noted in the report. No further details about the aircraft, location, or injuries were provided.