Incident Overview
A tailwheel airplane was in cruise flight when the engine lost all power. The non-certificated pilot, who stated he did not hold a pilot's license, attributed the power loss to fuel exhaustion. He selected the only available landing site, a clearing containing several tree stumps.
Landing and Damage
During the ensuing landing, the airplane nosed over. The event resulted in structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. No other details about the extent of damage were provided.
Pilot Statement
The pilot acknowledged his lack of certification and indicated that the engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. No further information regarding the pilot's background or the aircraft's fuel management was disclosed.