Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his own abilities and the subsequent failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the failure of the pilot to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the unsuitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot requested and was issued a ferry permit from the FAA for the flight from san juan, puerto rico, to fort lauderdale. He conveyed his confidence to a friend that he could accomplish the flight without a refueling stop. About 6 hours 38 minutes later he reported both engines had failed and he was ditching. The airplane and the pilot were not recovered. The injury and damage classifications are presumed.
Source record
Factual narrative
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