Accident Overview
The pilot reported that before departure, the airplane was fueled with 20 gallons of fuel in each wing for a short cross-country flight. After takeoff, the airplane climbed to 9,500 feet. While on the downwind leg of the arrival airport, the right engine lost power. Shortly after, the left engine also lost power, prompting the pilot to execute an emergency off-airport landing.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the fuel system revealed that the fuel tanks were not beached, and only a small amount of residual fuel remained in the tanks. The exact amount of fuel onboard at the time of departure was not determined.
Probable Cause
The official finding attributed the accident to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.