Incident Details
According to the pilot's pre-flight calculations, the aircraft should have had sufficient fuel for 8.4 hours of flight. However, after approximately 5.6 hours of flight time, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft subsequently executed a wheels-up landing, resulting in damage.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that the left fuel gauge was not functioning. As a result, he first consumed fuel from the left tank, then selected the right fuel tank. During the final 15 to 20 minutes of flight, the right fuel gauge indicated a rapid decrease in fuel quantity. The engine lost power immediately after the right fuel gauge reading dropped to zero.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed no pre-impact part failure or malfunction. The loss of engine power was attributed solely to fuel exhaustion.