Flight History
On the day before the accident, the pilot flew the aircraft to Excelsior Springs, Missouri for refueling before returning to Liberty. On November 7, 1982, at 1545, the flight departed Liberty on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan.
Accident Sequence
Approximately 7 miles north of Tulsa International Airport, the pilot elected to land at Tulsa for refueling. The pilot reported that the fuel gauges were indicating one-quarter full. During vectors to the airport, the engine quit, and the aircraft struck the top of a tree 1.5 miles short of the runway.
Post-Accident Findings
Examination of the fuel tanks revealed that the right fuel tank was empty, and the left tank contained approximately 2.5 gallons of fuel.