Incident Overview
A test flight in a Cessna 402 encountered a right engine malfunction, leading to a stalled landing. The pilot in command reported having no experience in the Cessna 402 aircraft type.
Flight Details
According to the pilot in command, the right engine malfunctioned during a local test flight. The second pilot, who was experienced in flying the aircraft, climbed to 500 feet above ground level. Air traffic control cleared the flight for landing on runway 27R.
Approach and Landing
No difficulty was reported during the landing approach. However, the second pilot rounded out too soon, and the aircraft stalled onto the runway. The pilot in command stated that the second pilot was handling the controls at the time of the accident.
Pilot Statements
In a subsequent interview, the second pilot clarified that the pilot in command was actually at the controls when the accident occurred, contradicting the initial account.