Incident Overview
During an aerial application flight, the pilot observed that the fuel float gauge indicated a low fuel quantity. Shortly thereafter, the airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot executed a forced landing in a cornfield located approximately 3 miles west of the intended airport.
Damage Assessment
The forced landing resulted in substantial damage to the left wing of the aircraft. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Report
In a postaccident statement, the pilot reported that the fuel exhaustion was the cause of the power loss. The pilot stated that he ran out of fuel.
Conclusion
The incident was attributed to fuel exhaustion, as reported by the pilot. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other operational factors.