Accident Summary
The pilot stated that while in cruise flight at 10,500 feet mean sea level (MSL), the engine slowly lost power and then quit approximately two hours after takeoff. The power loss occurred shortly after switching from the right fuel tank to the left fuel tank. The pilot reported using the emergency checklist, switching tanks, and attempting to restart the engine on both the left and right tanks, without success.
Fuel Information
The pilot provided a fueling invoice for 71.2 gallons of fuel, with 39.6 gallons in the right tank and 31.6 gallons in the left tank, for refueling accomplished on the day before the accident.
Post-Accident Investigation
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors found the fuel system to be uncompromised, except for the tanks, which had been breached during the accident. The left side sump tank contained approximately 98 ounces of fuel; the right sump tank appeared to be empty. The fuel injection spider contained fuel and the screen was clean. The firewall fuel strainer contained approximately 2 ounces of fuel and its screen was clean. At the time of inspection, the fuel totalizer was energized and gave a momentary reading of 41.3 gallons used.
Examination of Engine
No anomalies were found during the post-accident investigation that would preclude normal operation of the engine.