On December 2, 1984, a Cessna 414 (registration N14DC) operated by David E Harris was involved in an aviation accident near Waterville, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed a touch-and-go landing to assess runway braking conditions. During climb out, the aircraft yawed right, pitched up, and rolled into a 120-degree bank despite full left control inputs. Power was reduced on the left engine before impact.
Flight Maneuver
Upon arrival at the destination airport, the pilot elected to execute a touch-and-go landing to evaluate the braking action on the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft initiated a climb out.
Loss of Control
At approximately 100 feet above ground level and an airspeed between 100 and 105 knots, the aircraft yawed to the right while the nose pitched upward. Despite applying full left aileron and full left rudder, the aircraft continued to roll to the right, reaching an estimated bank angle of 120 degrees. The aircraft then began to shake violently. The pilot reduced power on the left engine, and the aircraft subsequently impacted the ground at a bank angle of about 45 degrees.
Post-Impact Examination
Disassembly of the right engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or interruptions of fuel flow.