On January 7, 1994, at 1330 central standard time, a PA-34-200,
N1063U, was substantially damaged near Vacherie, Louisiana
during a forced landing. The commercial pilot received minor
injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14
CFR Part 135 air taxi flight.  According to FAA records the
pilot's route of flight was from New Orleans Lakefront Airport
(NEW), New Orleans Moisant Field Airport (MSY), Lafayette
Regional Airport (LFT), Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH),
Lafayette Regional Airport, and returning to New Orleans Moisant
Field Airport. ATC lost radar contact 25 miles southwest of the
New Orleans VORTAC (MSY). Evidence indicated the pilot did not
refuel at any of the stops.  It was determined from information
provided by the FAA, that the aircraft departed LFT for MSY with
approximately 15.26 gallons of fuel on board. The manufacturer's
specifications established that the aircraft has approximately 5
gallons of unusable fuel.  Performance data provided by the
manufacturer concluded