Flight Planning and Diversion
The pilot filed a flight plan for an overwater route from Clearwater, Florida, to Dallas, Texas, but the plan was denied due to air traffic control restrictions. Upon reaching New Orleans, Louisiana—a planned refueling stop—the pilot determined that the aircraft could continue to Dallas without stopping.
Fuel Exhaustion and Engine Failure
After arriving in the Dallas area, the pilot estimated that the aircraft could not reach Love Field (DAL) and decided to divert to Redbird Airport (RDB). While turning onto the base leg of the approach, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot had overflown at least one other airport after deciding to divert to Redbird.
Forced Landing
The aircraft was landed with the landing gear and flaps retracted, touching down long on the runway. It subsequently slid off the end of the runway and came to a stop.