Overview
While performing an aerobatic maneuver, the pilot of an airplane experienced an engine fire. The pilot responded by leaning the mixture, which successfully extinguished the flames. Following the fire, an attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful.
Emergency Response
Unable to restart the engine, the pilot executed an emergency landing in a field. Upon touchdown, the airplane came to rest inverted. No further details regarding the pilot's condition or any injuries were provided in the source.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the airplane was conducted. Investigators observed that fuel was leaking at a rapid rate from the carburetor. The carburetor was subsequently removed from the airframe. When fuel was supplied to the bowl, the float rose to a level that shut off the fuel flow, indicating proper float function. However, the carburetor fuel flow anomaly that caused the leak could not be reproduced after removal from the engine.