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.
A private pilot experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight, leading to a force landing in a field.
The incident resulted in serious injuries to the pilot and substantial damage to the airplane.
Investigation indicated the fuel tanks were exhausted, suggesting fuel exhaustion as the cause of the engine power loss after approximately four hours of flight since the last refueling.
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.
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