Incident Summary
The airplane lost engine power during descent. The pilot, who had logged 1,127 hours of flight experience, elected to perform emergency engine-out procedures and prepared for an emergency landing. After impact, the pilot observed the right engine nacelle engulfed in flames, which then spread to the fuselage.
Investigation Findings
A review of the engine logbook revealed that the engine was being operated in excess of 1,000 hours beyond the manufacturer's recommended time between overhauls of 3,600 hours. The airplane sustained post-impact fire damage. Further examination of the engine indicated severe fire damage, but no mechanical deficiencies were discovered.
The official probable cause of the accident is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.