On January 4, 1994, about 0836 eastern standard time, N8331U, a Piper PA-32R-310 registered to and operated by the pilot Sirois Barker crashed in Live Oak, Florida, while on a 14 CFR 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed for the flight from Lakeland, Florida, to Valdosta, Georgia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Lakeland, Florida, about 45 minutes earlier. The pilot stated that he switched from the left to the right tank and the engine sputtered and failed. He did not switch back to the left tank and attempted a forced landing to Live Oak Airport. When he lowered the landing gear his descent rate increased and he crashed short of the airport. Examination of the airplane by FAA personnel after the accident revealed the left tank had about 20 gallons of fuel and the right tank was empty.