Incident Overview
A pilot reported that the airplane was refueled with approximately 45 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. Shortly after liftoff, the airplane lost power for reasons the pilot described as unknown. The airplane subsequently entered a corn field at the end of the airstrip and nosed over.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, an inspection of the airplane revealed that less than one ounce of fuel remained onboard. The fuel tanks were not compromised during the accident sequence, and there was no evidence of fuel leakage around the accident site.
Fueling Practices
The operator had used a private fuel supply to refuel the airplane before the flight. No fueling records were available for review.
Status
Further details regarding the aircraft, occupant status, or environmental conditions were not specified in the source.