Incident Overview
A multi-engine aircraft was ditched in Tampa Bay after both engines failed during a flight. The pilot, aged 27, had purchased the aircraft about two weeks before the accident and had received his multi-engine rating approximately three weeks prior. His total multi-engine flight time was about 35 hours.
Flight Details
According to the pilot, he departed the Tampa area for a round trip to the Bahamas Islands with an estimated 110 to 115 gallons of fuel. He did not purchase any additional fuel during the trip. En route, he performed some maneuvering to avoid weather. As he neared his destination, one engine quit, and a few moments later the other engine also quit, prompting the pilot to ditch the aircraft in Tampa Bay.
Post-Accident Findings
After the aircraft was raised from the water, examination of the fuel system revealed only residual fuel. No other information about the aircraft or its occupants was provided in the source.