Recreational Flight Ends in Offshore Ditching After Engine Power Loss (N34767)

Flight Details and Fuel Reportage The pilot reported departing Snohomish at 1630 for a three-leg recreational flight. At the time of departure, both fuel tanks were reported to be three-quarters full. The pilot also stated that the aircraft's total fuel capacity was 60 gallons, although the standard fuel capacity for the aircraft is 50 gallons. The flight plan included stops at Quillayute and Hoquiam before the final destination. The pilot first landed at Quillayute and then proceeded to Hoquiam. Prior to departing Hoquiam, the pilot dipped the fuel tanks and estimated that there was one-third of a tank in one wing and nearly one-third in the other. The trip log was never recovered, limiting the available documentation of the flight's specifics.