What happened
While performing a four-mile final approach to runway 1 left, the aircraft's engine ceased operation. The pilot managed to complete a successful touchdown on a city street; however, during the landing roll, the aircraft collided with several street sign posts. There were no injuries reported among the occupants.
The investigation
Post-accident inspections of the aircraft revealed that there was no fuel present in either fuel tank. Prior to departure, the pilot had used a dipstick to verify the fuel levels, confirming that each of the two tanks contained at least 21 gallons of fuel.
During the flight, a passenger reported smelling a fuel odor to the pilot. At that time, the pilot inspected both wings for visible signs of leakage but found none. A subsequent inspection of the fuel filler caps by the pilot following the accident revealed that the right fuel cap was not in the fully closed position.