What happened
The aircraft was operating during the final phase of flight, specifically while descending toward the intended airport for landing. During this descent, the engine experienced a complete loss of power. The pilot immediately attempted to glide the aircraft toward the runway in an effort to execute a normal landing. However, the altitude and airspeed available were insufficient to reach the runway threshold.
Consequently, the pilot was forced to select an alternative landing site. A forced landing was executed in terrain that was not suitable for such operations, located short of the intended runway. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with this uncontrolled impact.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a physical examination of the aircraft to determine the mechanical status at the time of impact. The inspection focused on the fuel system and engine components to identify any potential mechanical failures or anomalies that could have contributed to the power loss.
The examination revealed that there was no evidence of mechanical failure within the engine or fuel delivery systems prior to the stoppage. Instead, the investigation found that only unusable fuel remained in the aircraft's tanks. This indicates that the engines had consumed all available usable fuel during the flight.