Incident Overview
A pilot flying from Lawrence, Kansas, to Lamar, Colorado, elected to make an intermediate stop at Garden City, Kansas, to refuel. While attempting to land at Garden City, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power at approximately 2235 Central Daylight Time, according to the pilot's statement.
Forced Landing
Following the loss of engine power, the pilot executed a forced landing in a crop field. During the landing, the airplane contacted rough and uneven terrain. No further details about the landing impact were provided.
Post-Accident Examination
Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained only unusable fuel. No additional fuel was available in the tanks at the time of the examination.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported departing Lawrence at 1950 Central Daylight Time with the intended destination of Lamar, Colorado. The decision to land at Garden City was made en route for the purpose of refueling. The pilot provided the timeline of the power loss during the landing attempt.