Accident Details
During the initial climbout at approximately 1,000 ft above ground level, one engine stopped producing power. The pilot confirmed that all engine controls were full forward and the main fuel tanks were selected. Immediately thereafter, the remaining engine began to surge and then stopped producing power. The pilot established best glide speed and sought an area for a forced landing.
The airplane subsequently crashed into a solid waste disposal facility, about 2.3 nautical miles northwest of the departure airport.
Post-Accident Examination
First responders arrived immediately after the accident and found only a trace amount of fuel within the confines of the accident site or in the fuel tanks. The only postaccident fire was centered on a small, localized area near the right engine turbocharger. Both main fuel tanks were empty, and the auxiliary bladder tanks were ruptured by impact forces.
Examination of both engines revealed no evidence of a preaccident malfunction or anomaly. A surveillance video showed no evidence of smoke or mist trailing the airplane seconds prior to impact.
Fuel Status and Investigation
The pilot reported that he departed the airport with 112 gallons of fuel on board. However, the pilot did not provide evidence of the latest refueling when requested by investigators. The available evidence is consistent with a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.