What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was in cruise flight. During this phase, the pilot ran out of fuel approximately 10 miles short of the intended airport. As the engine lost all power, the pilot inadvertently stalled the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed into thick woods.
The investigation
On-site investigators examined the wreckage and found no fuel remaining in the fuel tanks. A post-accident examination was conducted to check for any mechanical issues. This review revealed no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunction with the airframe, engine, or accessories.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was fuel exhaustion. The lack of fuel caused the engine to lose total power, which directly led to the stall and subsequent crash. There were no mechanical failures involved in the sequence of events.