Incident Summary
On a round trip flight from Miami to Orlando and return, the aircraft consumed its fuel supply unexpectedly. With 75 gallons of fuel onboard for a flight the pilot estimated required 3 hours at 25 gallons per hour, both engines failed as the aircraft was returning to Miami. The pilot executed a night forced landing approximately one mile northwest of Miami International Airport.
Flight Details
The pilot reported that the round trip normally required three flight hours and that fuel consumption was 25 gallons per hour. The aircraft had a total of 75 gallons of fuel for the journey. No issues were reported during the outbound leg, but on the return to Miami, both engines ceased operation.
Landing
The forced landing occurred at night, about one mile northwest of the intended destination, Miami International Airport. The pilot successfully brought the aircraft to the ground without further incident.
Cause
The pilot stated that the accident was caused by fuel exhaustion due to poor preflight planning on his part. The investigation did not identify any mechanical issues with the aircraft or engines.