Flight and Fuel Planning
The pilot departed on an IFR flight plan with a calculated fuel endurance of 5 hours and 24 minutes and an estimated time en route of 4 hours and 23 minutes.
Fuel Exhaustion and ATC Communication
After 5 hours and 26 minutes of flight, the airplane exhausted its fuel. The pilot reported to ATC that the airplane ran out of fuel while 10 miles east of the destination airport. ATC provided a vector direct to the airport; however, the airplane was unable to reach the runway.
Landing and Impact
The pilot executed a landing on a four-lane road approximately 4 miles southeast of the airport. Prior to touchdown, the airplane contacted a power line. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear was torn off after impacting the median curb. Subsequently, the right wing sustained structural damage after striking a residential mailbox.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airplane's fuel system revealed the fuel selector was positioned to the left tank. The right wing tank was found empty, but the tank had been compromised. The left wing fuel cell contained approximately 1 cup of fuel.