Flight Details and Events
On a flight from McKinley Park to Kenai, Alaska, the pilot deviated to the east side of Anchorage to allow a passenger to take photographs. Approximately halfway through the flight, the pilot became concerned about the fuel supply but assessed that the remaining fuel would allow the aircraft to reach the destination with half an hour of fuel remaining.
Fuel Exhaustion and Forced Landing
While on an extended base leg for landing at Kenai, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion. The pilot was unable to glide to the runway, and the aircraft impacted rising terrain just short of the runway threshold.
Investigation Details
The accident investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, number of occupants, injuries, or damage. No information was provided regarding time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement.