Background
The aircraft had been parked on the ground for two years. Prior to the flight, it had been run up several times. Each fuel tank contained approximately 20 gallons of fuel. Before takeoff, the pilot checked the fuel and found some water. He drained the fuel until no water was visible. The pilot elected to ferry the aircraft to another airport for an annual inspection, which was overdue. He took off without obtaining a ferry permit.
Engine Failures
During the takeoff from runway 15, the left engine began making a popping noise and then quit running. The pilot feathered the left propeller and circled to land. He got too close to the runway to land on runway 15 again and continued around for runway 33. However, the right engine then began losing power. The pilot maneuvered to avoid trees and landed wheels-up in a field beside the airport. The right engine quit running just before the landing.
Post-Accident Findings
Water was found in all four fuel tanks.