Flight Origins and Stops
The flight originated in Waunakee, Wisconsin, with an intended destination of Texarkana, Arkansas. The pilot made an intermediate stop in Quincy, Illinois, where both fuel tanks were topped off.
En Route Incident
During the leg from Quincy to Texarkana, the pilot attempted to switch fuel source from the right tank to the left tank. While performing this action, the fuel tank selector handle broke off. As a result, the engine experienced a loss of power due to fuel starvation.
Forced Landing
The pilot executed a forced landing in a field near Marshfield, Missouri. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a parked snow plow.