Accident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. According to the pilot's statement to an FAA inspector, the fuel gauges indicated between one-quarter and empty prior to the accident flight. During cruise flight, the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing on a dirt road, during which the airplane impacted trees.
Damage and Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies. The accident resulted in damage to the wings, horizontal stabilizer, and fuselage. In a written report, the pilot noted that only a small amount of fuel was found at the accident site. Based on this observation, the pilot believed that fuel exhaustion was the cause of the accident.
Investigation Findings
The investigation did not identify any mechanical issues with the airplane. The limited fuel quantity at the scene supported the pilot's assessment. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, date, location, or occupants were provided in the source material.