Accident Summary
The pilot conducted a preflight inspection of the airplane, including the fuel selector valves, in preparation for an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition the aircraft to another airport where fuel was available for refueling. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight, the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed shortly by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to the altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage during the landing. After landing, the pilot shut down the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process.
Examination
Subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that fuel was present in the main tanks, while both auxiliary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with the airplane or its engines. The investigation did not determine a specific cause for the engine failures.