Overview
A cross-country flight was en route to its destination when the pilot diverted to an alternate airport because weather conditions at the destination were below minimums. The pilot was not instrument rated. Upon arrival at the alternate, poor visibility due to ground fog prevented landing. The pilot then requested vectors to the original destination airport and advised the air traffic controller that the aircraft was low on fuel.
Approach Attempts
Three Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) approaches were attempted at the destination. Each approach resulted in a missed approach due to poor visibility caused by ground fog. After the third missed approach, the flight was vectored to another airport where weather was reported to be better. However, landing there was also impossible because of poor visibility from ground fog.
Final Descent and Landing
The pilot then attempted to return to the original destination airport. During this return, the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was performed. During the landing, the right wing of the aircraft collided with a pole. The aircraft then touched down on a road, departed the road, traveled into a ditch, collided with a fence, and came to rest in an inverted position.