Flight Sequence
The pilot, after an earlier landing at Tarkio, Missouri, and an unsuccessful attempt to contact his fishing partner, flew the aircraft to and landed at St. Joseph Rosecrans Airport. After contacting his friend and catching a few hours of sleep, the pilot made an early morning departure for Tarkio, located northwest of St. Joseph.
Weather and Navigation
The pilot reported that fog began forming during the flight, and identification of the Tarkio Airport was not made. After two attempts to locate the airport, the pilot modified his course to land at another airport he had spotted earlier. The pilot reported that fog had now obscured that airport, and he turned and headed southwest.
Forced Landing
As a last resort, the pilot planned to attempt a landing on the interstate highway near Mound City. The pilot reported exhausting his fuel supply before reaching the interstate, and a forced landing was executed to a field northwest of Mound City, Missouri.
Pilot's Statement
The pilot stated that he had knowledge of the potential of encountering deteriorating weather but pressed on knowing his destination was only 20 minutes away.