Narrative
Approximately 10 minutes after departure, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot initiated a forced landing, during which the aircraft struck a utility pole.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, an inspection of the aircraft's fuel system revealed that the fuel selector valve was positioned on the auxiliary fuel tank. The main fuel tanks were found to be full of fuel. When the engine was subsequently tested using fuel from the main tank, it started and ran normally. However, when the auxiliary tank was selected, the engine operated for only 17 seconds before stopping.