Departure and Initial Fuel Indications
Prior to departure, the left fuel quantity gauge indicated between 8 and 10 gallons, while the right gauge showed slightly more than 4 gallons. The flight departed under these fuel indications.
First Loss of Engine Power
Approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, the engine lost power. At that moment, the left fuel quantity gauge indicated 8 gallons, and the right gauge read nearly empty. During the subsequent descent, engine power was restored.
Second Loss of Engine Power and Ditching
After power was restored, a climb was initiated. However, about one minute later, the engine lost power again. The pilot initiated another descent and ultimately ditched the airplane approximately 7 nautical miles east-southeast of the destination airport. The airplane was not recovered.
Note on Wreckage and Occupants
The aircraft was not recovered, and the source does not provide any information regarding the number of occupants, injuries, or fatalities.