Incident Overview
An instructor and a private pilot student had completed instrument instruction. Following this, at the student's request, they practiced crosswind landings. According to the instructor, "I was distracted by his performance and remiss in verification of fuel status in execution of before landing checklist. Power was lost on climbout. Additional check futile. Committed to off-field landing. Damage occurred on rollout through a ditch in terrain."
Examination Findings
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the airplane after the incident. Their inspection revealed that the left fuel tank was empty. The right fuel tank contained an undetermined amount of fuel.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage during the off-field landing when it rolled through a ditch. No other details regarding injuries or aircraft type were provided in the source material.