Flight Overview
The airplane experienced an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion while on final approach between the final approach fix (FAF) and the threshold during a second ILS approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The flight had a total duration of 5.1 hours. The first ILS approach was missed after the pilot deviated beyond limits in both altitude and course.
Fuel Planning and Weather
The pilot had flight-planned an estimated time en route (ETE) of 3 hours 45 minutes and indicated that 6 hours of fuel were on board. The time at which fuel exhaustion occurred corresponded with performance data provided in the airplane owner's handbook. Although the pilot received a weather briefing prior to departure and obtained weather updates en route, he did not request wind aloft information. The flight encountered headwinds of 35 to 40 knots throughout the trip.
Communications and Alternate Airports
On four separate occasions, air traffic controllers asked the pilot if he had enough fuel to reach his destination. During the final leg of the flight, the pilot overflew at least three suitable alternate airports.
Engine Failure and Subsequent Stall
Following the engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot allowed the airplane to stall. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground in a steep nose-down, left-wing-leading attitude.