NYC85FFA02

The acft impacted trees during a precautionary lndg due to the plts EST of a low fuel state. The flt had proceeded r enroute to an intended dest of oxford me from frederick MD without filling a flt plan. After aprx 3 hrs of flying on a 60 degree mag hdg the plt decided to descend through the cloud deck to look for an arpt to refuel or a field for a precautionary lndging due to low fuel state. The descent was made from 9500 ft to 3500 ft finally in deteriorating wx. Claryville NY was circled a few times in an attempt at origination. The plt never used the radio,he said. To try for 2 way communication for nav aid. An attempt to land in a field nw of Claryville ended in an overshoot & attempted go-around before flying under wires & striking trees. The acft was impaled about 12 ft AGL. The plt stated that he never considered making a 180 degree turn during the deteriorating wx even though he was unsure of his position when starting the descent from 9500 ft. one wing tank was ruptured in the crash & the plt could not EST fuel remaining.