Incident Overview
A commercial pilot operating a flight under a special VFR flight plan from Brownsville, Texas (BRO) experienced a dual engine failure during the initial climb. At approximately 300 feet above ground level, both engines quit due to fuel starvation. The pilot executed a forced landing to an unimproved field, during which the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers on board were uninjured.
Flight Details
The aircraft was carrying about 39 gallons of fuel in two auxiliary fuel tanks at the time of the incident. The pilot was attempting to reach a fuel stop in Mexico, in compliance with company policy. The flight had revenue passengers aboard.
Previous Incident
The pilot reported a similar event on a prior occasion. During that earlier flight, the pilot experienced a single engine landing in an unimproved field due to fuel starvation while also attempting to reach a fuel stop in Mexico. In both instances, revenue passengers were aboard the aircraft.