Accident Description
A pilot flying a single-engine airplane experienced a loss of engine power shortly after departing from Lincoln, Nebraska. The airplane was at an altitude between 2,000 and 2,500 feet above ground level (agl) when the engine stopped producing power. The pilot executed a forced landing on a golf course near the airport.
The flight originated earlier that day from Wahoo, Nebraska, to Lincoln and was returning to Wahoo when the incident occurred. The pilot had last preflighted the airplane two days prior to the accident.
Post-Accident Findings
A post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the left main fuel tank was empty. The right main tank and the auxiliary tank still contained fuel. The pilot reported that he had used the left main tank for the takeoff.
The airplane sustained damage during the landing, but no injuries were reported.