Incident Overview
A pilot was ferrying an aircraft from Mena, Arkansas, to Jacksonville, Texas. During the pre-flight inspection, the pilot discovered that the fuel gauges were inoperative. A visual check of the fuel quantity was performed, and the pilot estimated that sufficient fuel remained in the tanks to complete the 50-minute flight.
In-Flight Engine Failure
En route, the pilot ran the right fuel tank dry. The engine subsequently quit, and the pilot was unable to restart it using the left fuel tank.
Forced Landing and Damage
A gear-up forced landing was executed. During the landing, the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the bottom of the fuselage.