Accident Narrative
A pilot began a flight with 500 pounds of fuel onboard, which he believed would be sufficient for the intended trip. While approximately 12 miles from the destination airport, both engines lost power. The pilot received vectors to a grass strip that was 2,700 feet long and wet. Utilizing openings in the cloud layer, the pilot located the airport and conducted a landing on the wet grass. The airplane overran the runway and struck trees.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he determined the amount of fuel by referencing the fuel quantity gauges in the cockpit. He noted a discrepancy: the right fuel quantity indicator "consistently reads two hundred pounds less than the left" indicator.
Examination Findings
After the accident, the airplane was examined. The inspection showed that the airplane contained no usable fuel. There was no evidence that fuel leaked from the airplane before or after the impact. Furthermore, no evidence of a pre-existing failure of the aircraft's fuel system or engines was discovered.