Incident Overview
A student pilot conducting a solo cross-country flight experienced a fuel exhaustion event that led to a forced landing. The aircraft struck a fence and a cow before nosing over.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the student pilot made two landings intended to obtain fuel, but his credit cards were not accepted for payment at those locations. He was informed that his cards would be acceptable at Coulter Field, located 7 miles away. After visually checking the fuel quantity, the pilot determined that he had sufficient fuel to reach Coulter Field. However, while en route, the aircraft's fuel supply was exhausted.
Forced Landing and Outcome
With the engine no longer running due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot executed a forced landing. During the landing, the aircraft collided with a fence and a cow, causing the aircraft to nosed over. The detailed extent of damage to the aircraft and the condition of the cow are not specified in the available information.