What happened
During an instrument approach, the pilot of the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of fuel pressure in the left engine, which subsequently led to engine failure. In an attempt to restore power, the pilot switched the fuel selector to the rear right tank, which successfully restarted the left engine.
However, approximately two miles further into the approach, the right engine failed, followed shortly by the failure of the left engine. With both engines inoperative, the pilot executed a forced landing onto a sandbar.
Findings
Post-accident inspection of the aircraft determined that the fuel tanks had not sustained any ruptures or leaks. The investigation concluded that the engines failed because the fuel tanks were empty, indicating a state of fuel exhaustion during the approach.