What happened
During a climb to altitude, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated a forced landing procedure directed toward an airport. To ensure a safe approach and touchdown on the available runway, the pilot increased airspeed during the final phase of the maneuver.
Touchdown occurred approximately one-third of the way down the runway. Despite the extended ground roll, the aircraft was not stopped within the paved surface boundaries. It overran the departure end of the runway, resulting in a collapse of the nosegear.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the mechanical condition of the aircraft following the accident sequence. Examination revealed that the nose landing gear had collapsed upon impact with the ground beyond the runway limits. No other structural failures were noted prior to the overrun.