Incident Overview
A student pilot flying a 1981 model Cessna 152 experienced an engine power loss while en route from Tyler to Bridgeport, Texas, according to a report from the Fort Worth Flight Service Station (FSS). The pilot had earlier contacted the FSS to report being lost. The last radio contact with the FSS occurred approximately 4 hours and 1 minute after departure from Tyler.
Forced Landing Sequence
The pilot, who had accumulated about 40 hours of flight time, stated that the engine lost power and he attempted to land in an open pasture. During the landing roll, the nose wheel impacted a rock, causing the airplane to nosed over. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position.
Aircraft Examination
Following the incident, an examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of rotational scoring on either propeller blade. An inspection of the two wing tanks drained approximately 2 gallons of fuel. According to the pilot's operating handbook for the 1981 Cessna 152, the unusable fuel capacity is 1.5 gallons, meaning approximately 0.5 gallons of usable fuel remained.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported no additional details regarding the circumstances of the power loss or the landing procedure beyond the impact with the rock and the subsequent nose-over.
Additional Context
Bridgeport was the planned refueling stop for the flight. No further information was provided regarding the pilot's condition or any aircraft damage beyond the inverted resting position and the rock impact.