Incident Summary
A pilot reported that the engine of his aircraft failed during flight, leading to an impact with the ground. According to the pilot, he had been managing a lateral imbalance by selectively drawing fuel from the right wing fuel tank. At the time of the engine failure, the fuel selector was positioned on the right tank.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that following the engine failure, he moved the fuel selector to an alternate tank in an attempt to restore power. However, he was unable to restart the engine before the aircraft contacted the ground.
Post-Accident Findings
An examination of the aircraft after the accident provided details on the fuel state. The right fuel tank was found to be empty, while the left fuel tank contained approximately 10 gallons of fuel. The finding corroborated the pilot's account of using fuel from the right tank during the flight.