Incident Overview
A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings at a nearby airport and was returning to Will Rogers World Airport approximately one hour after takeoff. The aircraft was configured with full fuel in the left tank and one-quarter fuel in the right tank. The pilot reported that the engine 'quit' approximately five miles west of the destination.
Fuel Selector and Engine Restart
The pilot stated that the fuel selector had been positioned on the left fuel tank for the entire flight. After the initial power loss, the pilot was able to restart the engine, but it 'quit' again about one mile west of runway 35L. The pilot also noted that he never used carburetor heat during the flight.
Landing and Damage
During the landing roll in a field, the aircraft struck a 'small gully,' nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position.
Environmental Conditions
According to the carburetor icing probability chart, the weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Engine Examination
The engine was test run after the accident and found to have no mechanical anomalies.
Reporting
Repeated attempts by investigators to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report of the accident from the student pilot were unsuccessful.