Background
The aircraft departed Van Wert, Ohio at 1350 local time and made a 20-minute stop in Columbus, Ohio at 1445 to pick up a passenger. The flight then continued to Syracuse, New York.
Sequence of Events
As the aircraft approached Syracuse, the pilot contacted approach control and was vectored into the traffic pattern for Runway 32. While on final approach, the pilot reported that the engine sputtered and then quit. The pilot informed approach control that the aircraft was out of fuel and would not be able to reach the airport. A forced landing was executed on a nearby golf course.
Aftermath
During the landing, the nose gear sheared off. The aircraft had been airborne for approximately 5 hours when it touched down at 1850. A post-accident examination revealed that no usable fuel remained aboard the aircraft.