Event Summary
A pilot flying from Waycross, Georgia, to Hamilton, Alabama, with full fuel tanks, landed in Hamilton. Unable to obtain fuel there, the pilot decided to continue west to Tupelo, Mississippi. During the flight to Tupelo, the engine sputtered and subsequently lost power, forcing the pilot to perform a forced landing.
Examination Findings
According to an FAA inspector, under normal circumstances the airplane should not have run out of fuel. The carburetor was sent for examination, and it was determined that it was delivering a rich fuel-air mixture into the engine. This rich mixture was most pronounced at cruise throttle settings.