Incident Overview
On a flight from Sacramento to Palo Alto via Alturas, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while over the Rio Vista Airport. The pilot subsequently attempted a forced landing at the airport, which resulted in the aircraft landing long and departing the runway.
Flight Sequence
The pilot reported that the aircraft was refueled to maximum tank capacity before departing Sacramento at 1720 hours. The flight proceeded to Alturas, landing at 1920 hours. After a brief stop to deplane one passenger, the aircraft departed Alturas at 1945 hours for the remaining leg to Palo Alto. At 2154 hours, while over the Rio Vista Airport, the engine quit.
Landing and Aftermath
The pilot attempted a power-off forced landing at the airport. The aircraft overshot the runway, landing long and running off the end. It then went through two fences. The Rio Vista Fire Department responded immediately to the accident site. Fire department personnel reported that no fuel remained in the tanks and there was no evidence of fuel spillage.