What happened
During a go-around maneuver, the aircraft's engine lost all power. Despite the loss of propulsion, the pilot managed to land the aircraft on the runway. However, the airplane continued off the end of the runway, crossed through a ditch, struck a fence, and ultimately came to rest on an adjacent road.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the aircraft disclosed that there was no fuel remaining in the left tank. The right tank had been punctured during the crash sequence, but it also contained no fuel at the time of impact. Records indicated that the aircraft had been flown approximately four hours without being refueled prior to the incident.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to this accident was fuel exhaustion. The lack of fuel in both tanks prevented the engine from producing power during a critical phase of flight. This mechanical failure necessitated an emergency landing, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway environment and sustaining significant damage upon striking ground obstacles.