Beechjet 400
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 250; Flight Crew Total 27000; Flight Crew Type 500
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted
Aircraft
While at FL410 in cruise flight. We experienced a loud 'bang' from the #2 (right) engine followed by increasing ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperture) and engine vibration. We advised ATC of our situation and requested a lower altitude. During our descent; the smell of jet fuel was entering the cabin and cockpit. At that point; we notified ATC; did a precautionary engine shutdown and planned our diversion. ZZZ [airport] was located 50 miles to our right.  The airfield had all the resources we would need. We accomplished all checklists and landed uneventfully. At the time of the event; the weather was Clear VFR at FL410. We had three (3) passengers on board and no baggage.
Beechjet 400 Captain reported experiencing an engine failure while at cruise altitude resulting in a diversion.