Sep 30, 1997
Accident
Substantial SANTA ROSA, NM
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
NTSB FTW97LA371