Incident Overview
A personal cross-country flight departed from Arlington, Washington, with a brief stop in Grants Pass, Oregon. Departing Grants Pass at about 1100, the flight was bound for Redding, California. While on a 2.5-mile final approach to the destination airport, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot subsequently performed an emergency landing in a field.
Landing and Collision
During the landing roll, the airplane collided with a berm. No further details about damage or injuries were provided in the source.
Fuel Status
According to the investigation, just prior to the loss of power, the right fuel tank was empty and the left fuel tank contained approximately 6 gallons of fuel. The fuel selector was positioned on the "both" selection. The airplane's Owner's Manual specifies that 5 gallons of fuel is unusable per tank in non-level flight. The pilot did not refuel while en route.