Incident Overview
A pilot reported experiencing electrical problems during an instrument arrival at night, which caused difficulty receiving the Instrument Landing System (ILS) signal. The pilot abandoned the approach and ultimately had to rely on a flashlight to fly the aircraft. Subsequently, the engine lost power, and the aircraft crashed during a forced landing in poor weather conditions at night.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, investigators examined the aircraft's systems. When the master switch was turned on, the fuel pumps, radios, and electrically powered flight and navigation instruments operated normally, with no evidence of failure or malfunction. The airport's ILS system was flight-tested by the Federal Aviation Administration and found to be within normal limits.
Fuel System Examination
A check of the intact fuel system revealed only two quarts of fuel in the right tank and nine quarts in the left tank. The fuel selector was positioned to the right tank. Additionally, no fuel was found in the injector lines to the cylinders.