Event Overview
During a go-around following an approach to Woodward Field, the airplane's engine suddenly stopped. The pilot believed he was using the fullest tank (the left tank) and therefore decided not to switch tanks as outlined in the emergency procedures. Unable to restart the engine, the pilot executed an off-airport emergency landing.
Fuel Status
Fuel calculations indicated that the airplane should have had approximately 29 minutes of fuel remaining at the time of the event. However, post-accident examination revealed that the left tank contained about 3 gallons of fuel, which the airframe manufacturer considered unusable.
Post-Accident Examination
During the examination, it was found that the right tank had ruptured upon impact and showed evidence of hydraulic actuation. The left tank remained intact and held approximately 3 gallons of fuel deemed unusable by the manufacturer.