What happened
The pilot reported that while the aircraft was en route, the generator circuit breaker tripped. Subsequent attempts to reset the breaker were unsuccessful. Later in the flight, a total loss of electrical power occurred. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field, during which the aircraft sustained damage.
The investigation
Post-acc examination revealed that no fuel was found in the aircraft after the incident occurred. The pilot stated that he had forgotten to refuel the aircraft before departing.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Additionally, the generator circuit breaker tripped during flight, leading to a loss of electrical power. The combination of these events necessitated an emergency landing.