Accident Overview
Shortly after takeoff, both engines lost power. The pilot reported that he selected different fuel tanks but could not restart the engines. He subsequently made a wheels-up forced landing in a field below his flight path.
Preflight and Fuel Status
The pilot stated that he performed a preflight inspection and observed 4.1 gallons in both the front left and right main fuel tanks. However, examination of the airplane after the accident revealed a combined total of about 5 gallons in the forward left and right tanks. The other four tanks were empty.
Pilot Actions and Statements
The pilot stated that he had lost track of the flights flown that day and did not visually check the fuel. He also stated that he "ran the airplane out of fuel."
Additional Information
According to Beech, all fuel in the airplane is usable except for a combined 6 gallons in the left and right forward tanks.