Incident Overview
A night flight originating from New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a destination of Bridgeport, Connecticut, encountered complications due to visibility problems. The pilot noted that fuel consumption appeared higher than normal and subsequently obtained radar vectors to New Haven Airport.
Events During Approach
Upon sighting the airport, the pilot flew over the field with the intention of establishing the runway pattern. However, during this phase, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion. The pilot later reported that he was forced to perform a glide landing without being able to set up a normal approach.
Final Outcome
The forced landing resulted in the aircraft departing the end of the runway and colliding with a fence.