Accident Details
The accident occurred during a mountain checkout flight conducted by a certified flight instructor (CFI) for a student pilot. After approximately 1.6 hours of flight, the engine lost power. The CFI executed an emergency descent to a field, and during the landing roll, the aircraft struck trees.
Fuel Information
According to the CFI, the aircraft had about 13 gallons of fuel at departure. The flight manual specifies a fuel consumption rate of approximately 6 gallons per hour during cruise flight and indicates that about 3.5 gallons of fuel is unusable.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector examined the aircraft following the accident. The inspector drained approximately 1.4 gallons of fuel from the tanks. No evidence of a fuel leak was found, and there was no evidence of any engine malfunction.