Introduction
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a check-out flight for an airline transport pilot (ATP) in a Piper PA-34. The ATP checked the fuel quantity and questioned the CFI about the level in the left tank. The CFI acknowledged that the left fuel tank was not full. The ATP stated that the fuel gauges indicated 30 gallons in the left tank and 25 gallons in the right tank.
Flight Events
During the flight, the CFI shut down the left engine by placing the left fuel selector to OFF and moving the right fuel selector to the CROSSFEED position. As the flight continued on a VOR approach, the right engine lost power. Both fuel selectors were then placed to ON, but neither engine restarted.
Landing and Damage
The aircraft subsequently landed approximately one-half mile short of the runway, struck a fence, and sustained damage.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination revealed that there was about 1.5 gallons of fuel remaining in the left tank and approximately 42 gallons in the right tank.
Contributing Factors
FAA personnel reported that the pilot lacked knowledge of emergency procedures contained in the Pilot Operating Handbook.