Incident Overview
While on approach to the destination airport, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful and could not glide to the runway. In an effort to land safely, the pilot chose a road as a landing site. During the landing, the pilot managed to avoid overhead electrical wires. However, the right wing struck a pole, causing the aircraft to veer and subsequently hit a fence.
Post-Accident Examination
After the event, investigators examined the aircraft's fuel system. The fuel selector was found positioned to the left tank, which was empty. The right tank contained 4 gallons of fuel. The aircraft's total fuel capacity is 40 gallons, of which 3 gallons are considered unusable. The investigation determined that fuel starvation had occurred, with the engine losing power 3 hours after departure.