What happened
The aircraft departed its home airport at 0400 local time. A flight plan was filed with the fixed-base operator (FBO) indicating a direct route to the destination with no en route stops and an initial fuel load of four hours and thirty minutes. Based on calculated consumption rates, the aircraft had an available endurance of four hours and thirty-six minutes.
The aircraft remained airborne for a total of four hours and forty-seven minutes. Approximately ten minutes prior to the accident, the pilot communicated with approach control, stating that the aircraft was flying on fumes. Upon investigation, no fuel was found inside the aircraft, nor was any fuel spilled on the ground at the site.
The investigation
Investigators examined the wreckage and the fuel system components. The examination confirmed that the aircraft had exhausted its fuel supply during flight. No mechanical failures or anomalies were identified that would have prevented normal fuel consumption or indicated a leak prior to the final depletion.