Accident Overview
On a night approach to Youngstown Airport, a cargo flight originating from Chicago experienced a simultaneous loss of power from both engines. The airplane subsequently lost altitude, struck trees, and crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the double engine failure occurred during the approach phase. The probable cause was identified as a mismanagement of fuel by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors reported include fuel starvation, with the fuel selector positioned between tanks, leading to the failure of both engines. Additionally, both fuel selectors were found not to be fully open.
Probable Cause
The probable cause is double engine failure on approach caused by a mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot-in-command. The following factors were reported: fuel starvation, the fuel selector was positioned between tanks, failure of both engines, and both fuel selectors not fully open.