Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power enroute.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, he experienced a loss of power to his left engine about 10 miles from the airport. Shortly after, the right engine experienced a loss of power, and the pilot maneuvered the airplane for an off-airport landing on a paved road. During the descent, the airplane struck power lines along the side of the road, causing substantial damage to the left wing. Upon subsequent investigation by a Federal Aviation Administration air safety inspector, it was determined that the airplane's fuel tanks were empty.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA009