Incident Overview
While en route to the Clinton Municipal Airport in Clinton, Oklahoma, the airplane encountered a brisk headwind. Approximately 35 miles north of Fairview, Oklahoma, the pilot realized that the aircraft was low on fuel. He reported the fuel situation to the fixed base operator (FBO) at the Fairview Municipal Airport and continued toward that airport.
Forced Landing
About half a mile north of the airport, the aircraft ran out of fuel. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a ditch.
Fuel State
The pilot reported that prior to the flight, the fuel level was "above the tank tabs, approximately 36 gallons."
Location Details
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Fairview, Oklahoma, after the pilot had diverted from his original destination of Clinton.