Incident Overview
A pilot reported to the operator that the engine experienced a loss of power during the return leg of a cross-country flight. The pilot executed a forced landing onto an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with a fence.
Fuel System Examination
Following the incident, an inspection of the fuel tanks was conducted. The left fuel tank was found to be empty, and no fuel was produced when the tank was sumped. The right fuel tank contained approximately 1/8 of an inch of fuel, and yielded about eight ounces of fuel when sumped.
Flight Details
The pilot did not add fuel during the course of the cross-country flight. No other information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the event was provided in the source.