Incident Overview
The pilot reported that the engine began to lose power as the airplane was descending for landing. Realizing he could not reach the intended destination, the pilot performed a forced landing. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a tree stump, resulting in substantial damage.
Fuel Management
The pilot stated that the airplane had flown at least 4.5 hours on three separate flights since its last refueling. He visually checked the fuel levels before the accident flight but was unable to determine how much fuel was available.
Examination Findings
An examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of fuel present. Additionally, the examination found no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical deficiencies.
Outcome
The pilot flew the airplane until all usable fuel was exhausted.