What happened
Prior to the accident, the pilot encountered mechanical issues with the engines and sought assistance from a nearby maintenance facility. While the repairs were still being finalized by the maintenance crew, the pilot proceeded to refuel the aircraft type and attempted to conduct an instrument flight back to the departure airport.
During the flight, the pilot notified air traffic control of a low fuel state and began a diversion to a more accessible airfield. While performing the approach, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The plane struck a line of trees and impacted the ground approximately 0.5 miles before reaching the intended runway.
Findings
Post-accident investigations revealed that there was no fuel remaining in the fuel system at the time of the crash. A subsequent inspection of the aircraft type identified no mechanical defects or malfunctions. The investigation determined that the primary cause of the crash was fuel exhaustion.