Incident Overview
The pilot departed from Tulsa, Oklahoma, en route to Gravois Mills, Missouri. Upon arrival, he made two approaches to Wulff Harbor Airport but aborted due to darkness and unfamiliarity with the airfield. He then diverted to Kansas City, Missouri.
Engine Failure and Forced Landing
While en route to Kansas City, the engine stopped operating. The pilot executed a forced landing on a road. During the landing roll, the aircraft ran off the road into a ditch and subsequently struck a fence.
Fuel Indication and Examination
The pilot reported that the fuel gauges indicated 1/4 full at the time of power loss. However, an examination of the aircraft revealed that both fuel tanks were empty.
Additional Findings
Investigators found medicine and beer cans inside the aircraft.