Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot of the CESSNA ag truck stated that he departed with 50 gallons of fuel and flew for one and a half hours, conducting agricultural operations. He stated that he had a power loss during a pull up and made a forced landing attempt. A total of approximately four gallons of fuel were drained from the aircraft when it was recovered, and the engine was run with no apparent mechanical discrepancies noted.
Source record
Factual narrative
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