BE350 pilot reported landing safely after the left engine was shut down due to fuel starvation related to fuel pump failure.
Synopsis
BE350 pilot reported landing safely after the left engine was shut down due to fuel starvation related to fuel pump failure.
Narrative
Descending into ZZZ from ZZZ1. I started my descent checklist 12/15 minutes out from ZZZ; and noticed I had a 200LBS fuel imbalance on the left side. This was not an issue; because I was still landing with 700LBS on the left side; and 900LBS on the right. ATC started giving vectors for traffic; and for the R-NAV GPS Runway XX approach. After a few minutes; I was cleared for the approach. Upon joining the final approach course; the wings rolled level; and the left engine failed. I then reported to tower the problem; and was asked if I wanted to [request priority handling]. I replied that it was not a [priority]. That decision was made because I was by myself; without passengers. The aircraft was performing great on one engine; and I didn't want to cause problems with numerous aircraft waiting to take off. I landed the aircraft; and taxied to the ramp under my own power. Before shutting down; I had a look at the fuel gauges; and the left fuel gauge was empty. The next day; local mechanics; told me that the low pressure fuel pump gasket had completely failed. The fuel pump poured out about 110 gallons of fuel in 12/15 minutes; therefore starving the left engine of fuel. Looking back; maybe declaring an emergency would have been the right thing to do; but that's not the decision I made. The tower did not respond and I've yet to hear from the FAA. If a problem like this occurs again; I will declare an emergency; just so I have priority and everyone including tower; and aircraft wanting to take off and land are all alert and aware of the situation.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.