Accident Details
According to the pilot's report, approximately 15 minutes after departure, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot stated that the power loss occurred after the left fuel tank had emptied. He then switched to the right tank, but reported that there was insufficient altitude to achieve a restart before being forced to land on rough terrain.
Pilot's Account
The pilot indicated that he normally operated the aircraft using fuel from the left tank and had not used fuel from the right tank for several months. He believed that a small amount of water may have been present in the right tank and prevented an immediate restart of the engine.
Aftermath
The accident took place in a remote area. The occupants of the aircraft were not recovered until six days after the event. As of the date of the pilot's accident report, the aircraft had not been retrieved.