Incident Overview
A night cargo flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Kansas City, Missouri, ended in a crash after both engines lost power. The aircraft struck trees and was destroyed by fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries.
Sequence of Events
En route to Kansas City, the pilot contacted air traffic control to declare an emergency after the right engine failed. He then reduced altitude, intending to make an emergency landing. Shortly afterward, the left engine also lost power. The aircraft subsequently hit trees and crashed in flames on a prairie.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine failure in normal cruise for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors reported include: high obstructions (trees), complete engine failure of one engine, partial loss of power of the other engine, dark night conditions, and the pilot reporting low fuel.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. The pilot was seriously injured.