Aug 7, 2003
Accident
Substantial Brookings, SD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. The tree was a contributing factor.
NTSB CHI03LA249