Event Summary
During a descent, the pilot of a multi-engine aircraft reported a loss of power from the left engine. After several unsuccessful attempts to restore engine power, the pilot closed the throttle and feathered the left propeller. He then conducted a single-engine approach. During the approach, the pilot lowered the landing gear handle and received safe gear indications, but did not use the emergency hydraulic pump. Upon landing, the nose gear collapsed.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination revealed that both auxiliary fuel tanks were nearly empty, while the main fuel tanks were approximately half full. The two rivets that mount the left fuel selector handle had failed, rendering the selector inoperative. Functional tests of the landing gear, hydraulic system, and fuel system—including the crossfeed—found no other evidence of malfunction.