Nov 20, 1996
Accident
Substantial OCILLA, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure the aircraft contained an adequate amount of fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of engine power because of fuel exhaustion. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
NTSB MIA97LA027