Accident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a local training flight at a cruise altitude of 1,800 feet above mean sea level when the engine lost power. The pilot noted that the oil pressure reading was zero. He initiated a forced landing to a field, and the aircraft touched down at approximately 55 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft went through a fence, impacted a tree, and nosed over, coming to rest inverted.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector examined the aircraft and observed oil along the bottom of the fuselage from the engine area to the tail. The reason for the loss of engine oil was not determined.
Conclusion
The forced landing was prompted by a complete loss of engine power accompanied by a zero oil pressure indication. The cause of the oil loss remains unknown.