Primary finding
Probable cause
No probable cause available.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The plt reported the engine started running rough near woodland, washington and an approach was set up, but due to many aircraft in the pattern the pilot elected to go to scappose, washington (about 10 nm south of woodland). At scappose, washington the pilot noted 'x's' on the runway and decided to try to make it to evergreen (17 nm se of scappose). Enroute to evergreen the engine quit and a forced landing was attempted to clark county. The acft bounced off the roof of the restaurant and came to rest inverted beside the bldg. A certified a&p mechanic removed and visually tested the sight fuel gauge. The fuel level indicator (cork float) moved freely from the full position to a point (in the gauge) where about 10 gallons would be indicated and became stuck at that point. The plt reported the fuel gauge had been 'visually calibrated' at the last annual inspection.
Source record
Factual narrative
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