N6537E

On March 20, 1994, at 1740 central standard time, a Cessna 175, N6537E, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Leesville, Louisiana. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local area flight.

In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that during cruise flight the engine stopped abruptly. He further stated that he attempted a forced landing to a highway, but could not make it. He landed in a field that sloped left to right approximately 15 degrees and during the landing roll the left wing drug along the ground and the aircraft turned left approximately 10 degrees. As the aircraft proceeded across the terrain it entered a baseball batting cage and was arrested by the mesh fence of the backstop.

An inspection of the aircraft revealed damage to the nose section and both wing spars. No anomalies could be found that contributed to the loss of engine power.

Numerous attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, were unsuccessful.

The aircraft was released to the owner.