Incident Summary
A pilot experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while en route to a destination. The forced landing resulted in the aircraft colliding with transmission wires and becoming entangled above the ground. The pilot attributed the event to running out of fuel, stating no mechanical problems were present.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the pilot elected to continue based on fuel calculations derived from the previous day's flight. After exhausting the fuel in the right main tank, the pilot estimated 25 minutes of fuel remained. However, with the GPS showing 10 minutes to an alternate airport, the pilot proceeded direct to that location. The engine then lost all power due to fuel exhaustion, prompting a forced landing. The aircraft struck transmission wires and became entangled.
Pilot Statements
The pilot reported that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunction. The cause was simply fuel exhaustion, resulting from reliance on fuel calculations from the prior day's flight.