Departure and Fuel Assumption
The pilot reported departing at 1600 central daylight time, stating that he "assumed I had five hours of fuel at departure." He did not visually check the fuel quantity in the tanks.
In-Flight Fuel Indications
During the flight, the pilot observed that "the fuel gauges read lower than they should." Despite this, he continued the flight without stopping to add fuel.
Engine Failure and Emergency Landing
The aircraft was at an altitude of 6,000 feet and approximately four to five miles from the airport when the engine stopped. The pilot identified a road suitable for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the left wing of the airplane contacted a fence, causing the aircraft to veer left and into the fence.
Post-Accident Observations
Emergency response personnel who arrived at the scene reported that no fuel was found in the airplane's fuel tanks. A review of 911 records indicated that the accident was reported by callers at 2155 eastern daylight time.