Incident Overview
A pilot reported a total loss of engine power while climbing through 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL). Unable to restart the engine, the pilot executed a forced landing in a plowed field. The pilot noted that the engine had operated normally for the preceding 30 minutes of flight.
Post-Crash Inspection
A post-crash inspection was conducted, which confirmed that ample fuel was available and no mechanical anomalies were present in either the engine or the airframe. However, the carburetor air box was found to have been crushed during the accident sequence. Once the damaged air box was replaced, the engine ran normally without any issues.
Weather and Icing Considerations
Icing probability charts for the existing weather conditions indicated that the likelihood of carburetor icing was minimal at the time of the incident.