Event Details
During the second banner tow flight of the day, while flying at 800 feet mean sea level (msl), the engine sputtered and then quit due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated a descent for a forced landing.
Forced Landing
During the descent, engine power was restored momentarily, but then the engine quit again. The pilot maneuvered the airplane for a landing on a golf course. During the landing roll on a fairway, the airplane collided with a tree. Subsequently, the airplane yawed 180 degrees, became airborne, and collided with a tree approximately 15 feet above ground level (agl).
Post-Crash Examination
Post-crash examination of the fuel tank and gascolator revealed no fuel. The fuel tank was intact, and testing of the fuel gauge showed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.