Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight to Hawthorne Airport experienced a complete loss of engine power while en route. The pilot initiated a circling descent and attempted to restart the engine, but the restart was unsuccessful. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain approximately 500 feet short of Runway 27 at Riverside Airport.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that the fuel selector was positioned on the left main fuel tank at the time the engine failed.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the aircraft's fuel tanks after the accident found that the main fuel tanks were empty. The outboard fuel tanks, however, each contained 10 gallons of fuel.
Investigation Details
No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or injuries was provided in the source. The investigation focused on the fuel system condition and the pilot's actions during the emergency.