Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the flight was planned with what he believed to be sufficient fuel for the intended journey. However, en route to the destination airport, the pilot encountered cloud conditions that forced a deviation from the original planned route. After several minutes of searching for a suitable landing area, the pilot located Pine Island Airport.
Landing and Runway Excursion
The airplane touched down on the north runway at Pine Island Airport. During the landing roll, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway and subsequently collided with a fence. The pilot reported that the engine continued to operate throughout the entire sequence of events.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the airplane revealed that there was no fuel remaining in the fuel tanks. The examination also failed to disclose any mechanical problem that could have contributed to the incident.
Key Facts
- The pilot deviated from the planned route due to cloud conditions.
- The aircraft came to rest after hitting a fence at Pine Island Airport.
- No fuel was found in the tanks during post-incident inspection.
- The engine was reported to be operating normally before and during the landing.
- No mechanical issues were identified during the examination.