Accident Overview
An aircraft experienced an engine failure approximately one hour after takeoff. The pilot reported that the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. According to the pilot, the fuel tanks had been topped to the 29-gallon level prior to departure.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the fuel strainer drain had leaked, causing the loss of fuel and subsequent power loss. The pilot attributed the engine failure to this leakage.
FAA Inspection
Two FAA inspectors examined the aircraft after the accident. Their inspection found no evidence of fuel leakage, either before or after the crash. The fuel strainer drain valve was tested and found to operate normally, with no indications of leakage. The inspectors' findings contradicted the pilot's account of a leak.
No further details about the aircraft, location, or occupants were provided in the source.