Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The private pilot reported that during approach to land, about 250 ft. above the ground, "he ran the right tank dry" and the right engine lost power. He switched the right fuel tank selector to the auxiliary fuel tank, but despite his attempts, he could not restart the engine. The airplane subsequently landed in a grassy field short of the runway. Post-accident examination revealed that both main fuel tanks were devoid of fuel and about 17 gallons of fuel remained in the auxiliary tank.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA536