Aug 24, 2001
Accident
Destroyed Cameron, LA
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
fuel contamination due to the combination of DIEGME, water, and bacterial growth, which resulted in formation of an apple-jelly type material that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and led to a loss of engine power.
NTSB FTW01LA195