What happened
The flight originated from Ozark, Arkansas, with the intended destination of Sedalia, Missouri. Approximately 150 miles into the flight, the pilot experienced intermittent engine misfiring. This condition fluctuated between periods of normal operation and engine misses until the aircraft reached Windsor, Missouri, where the engine began missing continuously.
Upon encountering the engine failure, the pilot identified an "X-out strip" located north of Windsor. Due to the deteriorating engine performance, the pilot performed a low pass over the field. Despite noting that the field surface was rough, the pilot proceeded with the landing attempt. During the touchdown on the left side of the runway, the aircraft immediately stopped and overturned. The pilot was not injured.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the aircraft's fuel tanks revealed that only 3.5 gallons of fuel remained. A mechanical inspection of the engine and all other aircraft systems showed no anomalies.