Accident Summary
On November 3, 2019, at approximately 2150 eastern standard time, a Beech 76 (N6015Z) was substantially damaged during a forced landing on a road near Doral, Florida. The commercial pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated by GPS Global Pilot School under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Hilton Head Airport (HXD) around 1840 and was destined for Miami Executive Airport (TMB).
Flight History
The pilot reported landing at HXD with 55 to 60 gallons of fuel on board and purchased an additional 20 gallons before departing, though the tanks were not filled to capacity. He estimated fuel consumption of 65 gallons plus 15 gallons reserve for the flight to TMB. The en route segment was uneventful. About 20 nautical miles northwest of TMB, at 2,000 feet mean sea level, the right engine failed without warning. An attempted restart was unsuccessful, and the propeller was feathered. After some radio communication difficulties, contact with Miami approach was re-established, and the pilot diverted to Miami International Airport (MIA). At approximately 500 feet mean sea level, the left engine experienced a sudden total loss of power. The pilot was unable to restart it and attempted a forced landing on a road west of MIA. Shortly before touchdown, the left wing struck a truck on the road. The airplane came to a stop, and the pilots egressed and were met by first responders.
Fuel Examination
An FAA inspector examined the wreckage. Both wings and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The airplane was equipped with a fuel tank in each wing, each with a useable capacity of 50 gallons. The tanks were drained; 1/2 cup of fuel was recovered from the left tank and 1 cup from the right tank. The inspector arrived within one hour of the accident and noted no fuel leaking from either tank and no fuel stains on the ground beneath the airplane. First responders also reported no fuel leaking when they arrived.
Probable Cause
Not determined.