Incident Overview
A pilot took off with an estimated 4 hours of fuel on board. During the flight, the aircraft encountered headwinds that were stronger than anticipated.
Flight Details
After approximately 3 hours and 48 minutes of flight, the pilot was still about 27 to 28 miles from the intended destination. The pilot subsequently diverted to the Dayton General South Airport in Dayton, Ohio.
Incident Sequence
Before reaching the airport, after about 3 hours and 55 minutes of flight, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. While executing a forced landing in a street, the aircraft struck an overhanging tree. At the time of the collision, the aircraft was still about 50 to 75 feet above ground level.
Outcome
The forced landing occurred in a street, and the aircraft struck an overhanging tree. The condition of the aircraft occupants and the extent of damage to the aircraft were not specified in the source.