August 2, 2011, Emmett, Idaho, Cessna 182A

At 1055 Mountain time, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight and the pilot subsequently force-landed the airplane in a field. The private pilot sustained serious injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed.

Key Takeaways:

• An airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight, necessitating a forced landing in a field.
• The incident resulted in serious injuries to the private pilot and substantial damage to the aircraft.
• The probable cause was fuel exhaustion, as recovery personnel reported the fuel tanks appeared empty.

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