Aug 22, 2003
Accident
Substantial Westside, IA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.
NTSB CHI03LA289