Accident Overview
An aircraft experienced a loss of engine power approximately 2.5 miles from its intended destination. The pilot, who held a total flight time of 4,800 hours, reported that prior to departure the fuel tanks were topped off with 82 gallons of fuel.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector who responded to the accident site examined the aircraft. The inspection revealed that the right fuel tank contained approximately 25 gallons of fuel, while the left fuel tank was empty. The fuel selector valve was found positioned in the "LEFT" tank position.
Engine Run
On February 24, 2004, an engine run was conducted under the supervision of an FAA inspector. The inspector reported finding no anomalies during the run.
Additional Information
The accident investigation did not provide further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, number of occupants, injuries, or damage. The cause of the power loss was not explicitly stated in the source material.