Accident Overview
A ferry flight intended to transport an aircraft for landing gear repair resulted in an emergency landing and damage to the aircraft. The engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion as the aircraft neared its destination.
Flight Details
The pilot was ferrying the aircraft to Bandon for landing gear repairs. The flight was conducted with the landing gear secured in the down position. The aircraft was fitted with locking fuel caps. Prior to departure, the pilot did not visually inspect the fuel level but relied on the fuel gauges. During the flight, the pilot consumed fuel from the left tank and subsequently switched to the right tank, which indicated a fuel level of approximately half full.
Engine Power Loss
A short time after switching to the right tank, while the aircraft was approaching the destination airport, the engine lost power. The cause was determined to be fuel exhaustion.
Emergency Landing
The aircraft subsequently executed an emergency landing. The landing occurred just short of the runway, and the aircraft sustained damage in the process.
Probable Cause
The engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion.