What happened
The pilot was flying toward the destination airport when the engine suddenly lost power. With no time to reach the airfield, the pilot attempted an emergency landing at night. During this forced approach, the aircraft struck trees and a fence, resulting in a crash.
The investigation
Examination of the wreckage revealed that the right wing fuel cell had become detached at its upper mounting point. This structural failure caused the fuel cell to collapse inward. As a result, the total quantity of usable fuel available from that specific wing tank was significantly reduced. Further inspection confirmed that both fuel tanks were empty of usable fuel at the time of impact.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was fuel exhaustion. The collapse of the right wing fuel cell prevented the engine from drawing sufficient fuel, causing the power loss that made a safe landing impossible.