Accident Summary
A pilot reported that he started the day with an unknown quantity of fuel. Shortly after departing on his second flight of the day, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power. The pilot executed a forced landing.
During the landing, the left main landing gear contacted tall grass, which caused the aircraft to ground loop. The ground loop resulted in substantial damage to the left landing gear, left wing strut, and left lower fuselage.
Findings
A post-accident examination of the wreckage was conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. The inspection revealed no odor of fuel and no fuel spillage. The inspector found 5 ounces of fuel in the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane before the accident.