Incident Overview
While descending for landing, the aircraft experienced a total power failure. The pilot determined that the cause was fuel exhaustion. An emergency landing was initiated on a road.
Collision Sequence
During the final approach, on short final, the aircraft collided with power lines that ran along the south side of the road. According to the pilot, the aircraft then pitched nose down. Before he could recover, the aircraft collided with a van. The van was hidden by a highway overpass embankment.
Conclusion
The accident resulted from fuel exhaustion leading to total power loss. The subsequent emergency landing on a road was complicated by obstacles including power lines and a van.