What happened
The aircraft experienced an engine failure attributed to fuel exhaustion. During the event, the pilot communicated via radio that the aircraft had run out of fuel. Following the incident, a physical inspection of the aircraft revealed no remaining fuel within the tanks.
The investigation
Investigators examined the crash site and the aircraft for signs of mechanical issues or fluid loss. No evidence of fuel leakage was found at the location where the aircraft came to rest. Despite the determination that the engine failed due to lack of fuel, the exact sequence of events leading to the depletion was not fully determined.
Findings
The primary finding was that the engine failure resulted from fuel exhaustion. The absence of fuel in the aircraft and the lack of leakage evidence at the crash site support this conclusion. However, the specific circumstances causing the fuel to be exhausted remain undetermined.