Accident Details
According to the pilot's report, prior to departure for a nearby airport to refuel the airplane, an estimated seven gallons of fuel was present in each fuel tank. While en route, approximately seven miles from the destination, the engine began to sputter and subsequently ceased operation. This prompted a forced landing on a high school football field. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with a chain link fence and trees that surrounded the field. Following the incident, about three gallons of fuel was drained from both wings combined.
Findings
Fuel exhaustion was evident, as the total fuel drained after the accident was significantly less than the pilot's pre-flight estimate. The forced landing was necessitated by the loss of engine power. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, or number of occupants were provided in the source.