Overview
A pilot conducted a forced landing 2.5 miles south of the intended airport after fuel exhaustion. The pilot had calculated the flight duration as 4 hours 33 minutes, with 5.2 hours of fuel onboard.
Sequence of Events
En route, the pilot was requested to climb from 6,000 feet to 8,000 feet, then further to 9,000 feet. The climbs were performed at full power, resulting in a 'fuel full burn' condition. At the higher altitude, stronger headwinds were encountered. The pilot ultimately performed a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.
Fuel Management
It is not known what leaning technique, if any, was used en route. The pilot stated that the principal reason for the forced landing due to fuel exhaustion was his own miscalculation of fuel consumption.