Incident
A student pilot, operating alone on a cross-country flight, experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot executed an emergency landing on a highway. The event occurred during daytime conditions, though specific time details are not available.
Landing and Damage
During the emergency landing, the aircraft's right wing contacted a road sign. The airplane subsequently departed the right side of the highway and collided with additional structures. The extent of damage to the aircraft and structures has not been detailed in official sources.
Investigation Details
Post-accident examination revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the left outboard tank setting. The left outboard fuel tank was found empty. The student pilot reported that he had not switched fuel tanks during the flight and had not leaned the fuel mixture. No further causal factors have been identified in the investigation report.