Accident Summary
Approximately 10 minutes after departure, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot attempted a forced landing onto a road, during which the aircraft contacted trees.
Examination Findings
An on-site examination of the aircraft revealed that the left wing fuel tanks were empty, while the right wing tanks were full. The right wing tanks had been fueled prior to the last departure. Fuel samples taken from the aircraft and from the fuel storage tanks at the departure airport were tested and showed no visual evidence of contamination or impurities.
Post-Accident Test
In a test conducted after the accident, the aircraft's engine was supplied with fuel drained from its own tanks. The fuel was delivered through the feed line from the tank that was found selected at the accident site. Under these conditions, the engine started, ran, and responded to throttle changes.