May 1, 1997
Accident
Substantial HOPE, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
a loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, and the pilot's failure to identify and correct the deficiency during the ensuing emergency descent.
NTSB ANC97LA065