Summary
An aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power during flight, resulting in an off-airport landing in a rural field. The emergency landing was complicated by a barbed wire fence and an embankment, causing the nose gear to collapse.
Narrative
After departure, the pilot climbed and leveled off at 4,000 feet mean sea level. The engine then began running intermittently before stopping entirely. The pilot initiated a glide away from populated areas below and selected a landing site in a field surrounded by hilly terrain. During the emergency landing rollout, the pilot was unable to stop the airplane, and it collided with a barbed wire fence. The airplane continued down an embankment, resulting in the nose gear collapsing.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. He stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had accurately checked the fuel quantity prior to departure.