Turbo Commander 690 Series
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Flight Engineer; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Sea
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20; Flight Crew Total 13500; Flight Crew Type 900
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft
While maneuvering VFR at 3;000 MSL east of the uncontrolled airport at which was the point of intended landing; the aircraft's left engine very abruptly lost all power and began to NTS (Negative Torque Sense). A shut down per the emergency checklist was completed and a uneventful single engine landing was accomplished. The aircraft cleared the runway and was shut down and towed to the hangar. Maintenance was informed and an investigation as to the cause is ongoing.
Turbo Commander 690 lost power in the left engine at 3;000 FT; an uneventful landing followed.