Flight Purpose and Fueling Attempts
The pilot departed on a night cross-country flight with the intention of establishing night currency. During the return leg, the pilot stopped at three airports but was unable to refuel because the fixed base operators were closed at each location.
Navigation and Airport Lighting
In an effort to return to the point of departure, the pilot overflew the intended destination because the airport lighting had been secured at 2300. The pilot then proceeded to a lighted private airstrip.
Power Loss and Forced Landing
While on final approach to the lighted private strip, fuel exhaustion occurred, inducing a complete loss of engine power. During the subsequent forced landing, the left wing struck a power line, and the airplane collided with terrain nose gear first.
Damage
The airplane sustained damage during the collision with the power line and terrain. No further details on the extent of damage were provided in the source.