Super King Air 200
Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 270; Flight Crew Total 1730; Flight Crew Type 185
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
We were enroute back to home base in early evening on after dropping passengers.  Two Crew were onboard.  First indication of any concern was a 'Chip Detect' annunciation.  Following the checklist all oil temps and pressures were noted and observed normal.  While in cruise we began noting very small needle deflections in the oil pressure and the real likelihood that the left engine was in distress.  Following the checklist we began a decent to single engine altitude and prepared for an engine shut down.  Within short time of this action the engine began to loose power and fail. Engine securing procedures were followed using the checklist ATC was advised.  We were still at higher altitude over and passing ZZZ [Airport] so several options were available as far as final landing destination.  Given the current state of runways at home (Only +/-3900ft available per NOTAM) and lack of any onsite support service that might be needed we decided to reverse course and divert to ZZZ; without further incident we landed safely.
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BE-200 flight crew reported loss of one engine and subsequent divert.