Accident Sequence
The aircraft was on an intermediate leg of a ferry trip when, approximately 300 miles from land, the fuel flow and boost pump lights illuminated. Shortly thereafter, the right engine failed. The pilot turned back toward the nearest airport to conduct an emergency landing.
As the aircraft approached the runway, about 200 yards from the threshold, it stalled. The right wing dropped, and the airplane collided with terrain short of the runway. The impact occurred at a location 200 yards from the runway.
Aircraft and Fuel System Modifications
Several months before the accident, the aircraft's fuel system had been modified to accommodate a ferry fuel tank installation. No other modifications were noted.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident examination of the airplane was conducted. Investigators were unable to identify a specific reason for the loss of engine power. The fuel system was inspected, but no anomalies were found that could explain the failure.
The official probable cause determined that the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing on one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall. The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons was listed as a contributing factor.