What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to land following a brief flight. During this phase of flight, the engine lost power due to fuel starvation. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft collided with trees located short of the runway. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe.
The investigation
An investigation into the mechanical aspects of the event revealed that the engine lost power specifically when the right fuel tank emptied. At the time of the power loss, the left fuel tank was still full, indicating a failure to transfer or select fuel from the remaining source.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the depletion of usable fuel in the right tank while the left tank retained fuel. This imbalance led directly to engine flameout during a critical phase of flight.