I hear the aircraft ran out of fuel - whatever happened to the requirement to carry fuel to your destination + diversion ???
You want to arrive VFR in a busy period at FACT, there is a good chance you might have to wait somewhere. If he was short of fuel why did he not stop at FASH and re-fill or rather leave FACT with sufficient fuel - interesting questions the CAA will be asking I am sure about that..............................
If they guy was short of fuel, why did he not tell the ATC - sure as nuts we will make a plan - even if it means delaying the IFRs. That is the job and we are trained to do that - but if you don't communicate how must we try and work out you have a problem??
If there is a problem - tell the ATC - it is better to communicate and sort the problem out than be late for a funeral.. Why keep it so secretive??