Overview
A pilot reported that his aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion event during an approach to the destination airport, leading to a forced landing that resulted in terrain impact. The pilot attributed the fuel shortage to higher than planned consumption caused by low altitude sightseeing earlier in the flight.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, his fuel consumption was higher than planned because he engaged in low altitude sightseeing while en route. During the approach to his destination airport, both fuel gauges began indicating empty. Shortly thereafter, the engine quit. The pilot then switched fuel tanks and attempted to restart the engine, but his efforts were unsuccessful. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain during the forced landing.
Pilot Report
In his report, the pilot noted that after the accident, he checked the fuel tanks and found that both sides were nearly empty. The pilot did not specify any other contributing factors, and no additional details about the aircraft type, registration, location, or time of day were provided.
Result
The forced landing resulted in damage to the aircraft from terrain contact. No information about injuries to occupants or the extent of aircraft damage was included in the source.