Incident Details
A cross-country flight ended in an emergency landing after the aircraft exhausted its fuel supply. According to the official report, the pilot encountered cloud cover at the intended destination and diverted to Philipsburg. After being advised by radio that Philipsburg had no fuel, the pilot decided to proceed to University Park.
During the descent through scattered clouds, the pilot entered the wrong valley and did not see the airport. Spotting an open field, the pilot headed toward it. En route to the field, the aircraft ran out of fuel.
The pilot conducted the landing with the landing gear and flaps retracted. Upon landing, the aircraft struck several scattered apple trees, resulting in the right wing being torn off by a tree. The report notes that there was an airport adjacent to the landing site.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The source provides no information regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, operator, or pilot details. No occupants, injuries, or fatalities are mentioned. The time of day and weather characterization (beyond cloud cover and scattered clouds) are not specified.
Damage Assessment
The only damage explicitly stated is the right wing being torn off by a tree. No other damage items or structural failures are reported in the source.