Accident Overview
A loss of power occurred while the aircraft was on final approach. The pilot executed a forced landing, during which the aircraft contacted a dike, resulting in the collapse of the nose gear.
Flight Details
According to the pilot, a direct route was flown at an altitude of 10,500 feet MSL, with descent after crossing a mountainous area. The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture during the flight and did not report which fuel tank was selected when the power loss occurred.
Fuel Findings
Post-accident inspection revealed 1 gallon of fuel in the left tank and 5 gallons in the right tank. The manufacturer specifies that unusable fuel for each tank is 2.5 gallons, indicating that the usable fuel was below safe levels.