Accident Details
The airplane experienced a loss of engine power while on approach for landing. The pilot attempted to land on a residential street. During the landing ground roll, the left wing collided with a tree.
Investigation Findings
Recovery personnel noted that no fuel was present in the airplane's fuel tanks. Fresh blue staining was evident on the belly area below and behind the fuel strainer drain outlet. The pilot reported that the airplane's fuel tanks had been filled the day preceding the flight but could not provide fuel receipts.
Performance Data
The airplane's performance specifications indicate that at 3,000 feet, with 75 percent power and best power mixture, the airplane cruises at 73 miles per hour and achieves a fuel consumption of 4.4 gallons per hour. The fuel capacity is 12 gallons. The straight-line distance between the departure and destination airports was 146 nautical miles. The airplane landed 4,500 feet short of the airport.