Wouldn't think so, rotornut, because there was a technical fault(fractured fuel pipe) which was beyond his control.
In addition IIRC, the Airboos software was a bit vague (at the time) regarding this fault, so the good Captain was left high and dry....literally.
What they needed was a Flight Engineer, who kept track of the fuel ahh....slightly more closely.
A legal expert however might view this slightly differently.