What happened
The pilot was operating a land/seaplane when the aircraft experienced a complete loss of power while in flight. Unable to maintain altitude or continue the intended route, the pilot executed an emergency landing in a nearby grain field. The touchdown and subsequent stop were described as uneventful, with no immediate structural failure reported during the impact.
Following the forced landing, personnel from the airport's fixed-base operator arrived at the scene. They provided the pilot with 10 gallons of gasoline, which was subsequently transferred into the aircraft's fuel tanks to restore power for departure.
With the refueling complete, the pilot attempted to depart the field. However, during the takeoff roll or initial climb, the left amphibian skid made contact with a barbed wire fence that was obscured by high vegetation covering the ground. This collision occurred after the aircraft had already taken off from the grain field.