Preflight Planning
The pilot received a preflight weather briefing and used forecast winds aloft to calculate the estimated flight time and required fuel for the trip. The fuel tanks were checked visually before departure.
Engine Failure and Emergency Landing
During the approach to Johnstown, at approximately 15 miles out, the engine began to run rough and subsequently ceased operating. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a grass field. During the landing, the left wing contacted a tree, causing the aircraft to rotate about 130 degrees to the left.
Post-Landing Inspection
Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the fuel tanks contained no fuel. No evidence of fuel leaks was found.
Probable Cause
The investigation did not state a probable cause.