Accident Overview
The aircraft experienced a forced landing in an open field near the airport after the right engine ceased operation at an altitude of approximately 50 to 100 feet above ground level during a touch-and-go landing maneuver.
Flight Instructor Account
The certified flight instructor (CFI) on board reported that he had positioned the fuel tank selector to the inboard tanks prior to either the last approach or the one before, and did not adjust the selector afterward.
Post-Accident Investigation Findings
Examination after the accident revealed that the left fuel selector was set to the inboard tank. However, the right fuel selector was positioned to OFF, and the crossfeed control was OFF. When the fuel system was properly configured after the accident and the aircraft was placed on a flatbed, both engines operated satisfactorily.
Emergency Response and Landing
During the emergency, the landing gear was not retracted, and no attempt was made to restart the right engine. The right engine was not feathered. The aircraft executed a turn of 145 degrees toward the inoperative engine. A runway aligned with the takeoff runway was less than 3 miles ahead at the time. The aircraft landed with the landing gear extended and flaps retracted. Upon landing, both main landing gear separated from the aircraft.