29 Jun 2011: MOONEY M20E

29 Jun 2011: MOONEY M20E — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Frankston, TX, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, while en route the engine started to run rough and then lost power. During the forced landing to a field, the airplane ran through a barbed-wired fence, damaging the landing gear. An examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. In addition, both fuel tanks were empty. An examination of the airframe, engine, and remaining systems revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures.

Contributing factors

  • cause Fluid level
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 230/06kt, vis 10sm

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