Incident
During the final approach to Christiansted-Alexander Hamilton Airport, a twin-engine aircraft banked left and lost altitude, subsequently crashing and catching fire. The airplane was completely destroyed, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals on board.
Investigation
Investigators determined that the probable cause of the accident was a powerplant failure of undetermined origin. Several contributing factors were identified. The pilot did not adhere to approved procedures and executed improper emergency actions. One engine experienced a complete failure. The fuel boost pump was discovered in the off position, the fuel selector was set to the outboard tanks, the mixtures were found to be lean, and the propeller was not feathered.
Probable Cause
The official finding lists the probable cause as powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to follow approved procedures, improper emergency procedures, complete engine failure on one engine, fuel boost pump in off position, fuel selector to outboard tanks, mixtures lean, and propeller not feathered.