Accident Summary
The pilot of an aircraft reported that the engine quit within 20 miles of the destination. A forced landing was conducted on a highway, during which the right wing struck a pole.
Fuel Consumption Details
Before departure, the pilot had refueled the aircraft with a total of 60 gallons. After the incident, only residual fuel remained in the tanks. The aircraft should have consumed approximately 52 gallons for the flight, based on the distance flown and typical consumption.
Aircraft Fuel Capacity
The total fuel capacity for the aircraft is 65 gallons. Of this total, 55 gallons are usable in all flight conditions, and 62 gallons are usable for level flight only. The pilot's refueling of 60 gallons would have provided 55 gallons of usable fuel in all flight conditions, or up to 62 gallons if the flight remained in level flight.
Additional Circumstances
The pilot stated that during the flight, some diversions were made due to weather conditions. These diversions may have affected the fuel consumption compared to the planned flight profile.