He ran out of fuel and crashed. Simply didn't have enough fuel. I don't care WHAT the rule is or the interpretation is. He crashed due to fuel starvation. END OF F'N STORY!
Zanthrus,
The only thing I conclude from your post, is that your effective aviation knowledge is as near nil as makes no difference.
The certainties born of ignorance must be quite comforting to you, but are of little use in the real world.
Tootle pip!!
PS: I do hope you are not actually a pilot, that would be of concern.