Incident Overview
Aircraft N67880 was on a flight from Ogden, Utah to St. George, Utah when the VOR receiver failed. The pilot diverted to Milford, Utah. At Milford, another pilot checked the VOR receiver, and it functioned normally while on the ground.
VOR Receiver Issues
The flight departed Milford en route to St. George. Shortly after takeoff, the VOR receiver again malfunctioned. The pilot continued the flight, navigating by visual reference to the terrain.
Navigation Difficulties
Approximately 45 minutes after takeoff from Milford, the pilot became lost. She attempted to return to Milford.
Forced Landing
While attempting to return to Milford, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion about 25 nautical miles from Milford. The pilot executed a forced landing on a country road. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over.
Pilot's Statement
The pilot reported that she believed the aircraft was equipped with long-range fuel tanks and therefore did not refuel during the stop at Milford.