Incident Overview
A pilot with 306 total flight hours was cruising when the oil pressure gauge indicated low pressure in the red operating range. The pilot decided to initiate a precautionary landing into a nearby open field.
Approach and Landing
During the approach to the field, as the airplane descended closer to the ground, the pilot noted more obstructions. To avoid colliding with power lines, the pilot intentionally stalled the airplane at about 20 feet above the ground. The landing was hard, with power on and full flaps deployed.
Post-Landing Examination
After the landing, examination of the engine revealed that oil was leaking from a failed generator mounting gasket. No oil was observed on the dipstick for the engine crankcase.
No further details were provided in the source material regarding injuries, aircraft damage beyond the hard landing, or weather conditions.