Accident Details
The pilot reported having started working for the company four days before the accident. Prior to departing Oklahoma City, he checked the weather for Kansas City and expected clear conditions. However, upon arrival, fog had developed. The pilot conducted three Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches but was unable to land due to the fog. He subsequently returned to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions near Garnett Municipal Airport.
Pilot Actions
As the pilot approached Garnett Municipal Airport, one fuel tank ran dry. He switched to the other fuel tank. When he saw the airport, he determined he was too close to make a landing and executed a 360-degree turn to align with the runway. However, during the turn, the aircraft exhausted its fuel supply. The pilot then made a forced landing into a field approximately half a mile short of the runway.
Findings
During the forced landing, the landing gear was damaged. An examination of the aircraft revealed no fuel remaining in the tanks. The pilot reported that he was not tired or fatigued at the time of the accident.