Incident Overview
An airplane suffered a loss of engine power during the approach phase of flight, resulting in a landing in a soft, plowed field approximately 50 feet short of the runway at the destination airport. After touchdown, the aircraft nosed over to an inverted position.
Pilot Statements
According to the operator, the pilot indicated that he might have run out of fuel. The pilot told an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) that fuel was still being indicated in the system after the power loss, and that fuel was observed coming out of the fuel cap following the accident.
Post-Accident Examination
When the airplane was salvaged, the fuel tanks were found to be empty. Subsequent inspection revealed no problems with the engine or fuel system.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the nose-over; details of injuries or other damage are not specified in the source.