Incident Overview
A pilot reported to local police that he had made three attempts to land at Brownsville airport. During the fourth approach, the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot subsequently landed on a road. While taxiing (or rolling) after landing, the airplane struck some trees.
Pilot's Account
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety report, upon the trooper's arrival at the scene, the pilot stated that he was en route from Arlington and had encountered unexpected headwinds. He further explained that the airplane had merely run out of fuel.
Investigation Findings
The trooper attempted to extract a fuel sample from the airplane's fuel tanks. However, the wing tanks were found to contain no fuel. Additionally, a bottle containing an estimated fifty pills of 10 mg Valium was discovered in the airplane.
Follow-Up
Several attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report from the pilot were unsuccessful. The pilot also did not return numerous phone calls from the Investigator-in-Charge.