Incident Details
A pilot reported that he had consumed four beers after 2200 EDT while at the Bostwick Lake Inn, and then consumed another beer after leaving the inn. At approximately 0330 EDT, he and a passenger took off from an unlit airport. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated that he became disoriented and was unable to locate the airport. He continued flying until approximately 0630 EDT, when he decided to land in a field due to low fuel quantity. During the landing, the aircraft encountered soft terrain and the right main gear collapsed.
Pilot Background
The pilot did not have a valid biennial flight review and did not meet the recency requirements for flying with a passenger at night.
Aircraft and Conditions
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or any further details about the aircraft or weather conditions. The airport was unlit.