Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was being ferried cross-country in legs of approximately two hours flight duration. For the next leg, the aircraft was refueled and required 18 gallons of fuel. The pilot had predicted a fuel burn of 5 to 6 gallons per hour. The aircraft's total fuel capacity is 19 gallons. A sight fuel gauge was available for the pilot to monitor fuel usage.
Accident Sequence
After a flight of 2 hours and 17 minutes, with the destination in sight, the aircraft's engine quit. The pilot was forced to land off the airport. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was on a cross-country route where airports were available along the line of flight where an en route stop for fuel could have been accomplished.
Post-Accident Inspection
An inspection of the aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the accident showed no fuel aboard the aircraft. No discrepancies of equipment were found.
Conclusion
The source does not state a probable cause. The factual findings indicate fuel exhaustion as the reason for the engine failure, with no mechanical issues identified.