Flight Route and Fuel Stops
The aircraft initially flew from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Carrollton, Ohio, where the pilot topped off the fuel tanks. The pilot's intended next stop was Atlantic City, New Jersey, but en route decided to continue to Ocean City, New Jersey. After passing Woodbine, New Jersey, the pilot decided to return to Woodbine for fuel. Upon landing, the pilot discovered that the airport was closed and fuel was unavailable. The flight then continued to the final destination of College Park, Maryland.
Diversion and Fuel Emergency
The pilot flew to Annapolis, Maryland, which was used as a reference point, then proceeded northwest toward College Park. Unable to locate College Park, the pilot returned to Annapolis and informed air traffic control (ATC) that he was low on fuel. ATC issued vectors to nearby Lee Airport. However, fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching the airport.
Forced Landing
The aircraft contacted power lines, a concrete median barrier, and a van during the forced landing on Route 2, south of Annapolis.