What happened
The pilot departed Oklahoma City with the expectation of clear weather based on a pre-flight check of Kansas City conditions. Upon arrival in Kansas City, however, the aircraft encountered fog. The pilot attempted three ILS approaches but was unable to land due to the low visibility.
After being unable to land at Kansas City, the pilot returned to VFR conditions near Garnett Municipal Airport. During the approach to the airport, the pilot reported that one fuel tank ran dry, prompting a switch to the other tank. While attempting a 360-degree turn to line up with the runway after realizing the aircraft was too close to land, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion. This resulted in a forced landing in a field approximately 1/2 mile short of the runway. The pilot was not injured, though the landing gear sustained damage during the impact.
The investigation
An examination of the aircraft following the accident revealed that there was no fuel remaining in the tanks.