On April 23, 1988, a Cessna 310G (registration N2924R) was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During initial climb at 100 feet, the pilot reported losing an engine. The aircraft entered a nose-high attitude, rolled right, and descended vertically until impact. Investigation revealed a seized fuel injection pump on the right engine.
Accident Sequence
The accident occurred during the initial climb after takeoff. At approximately 100 feet above ground level, the pilot announced that an engine had been lost. Witnesses observed the aircraft assume a nose-high attitude, then roll to the right and descend in a vertical nose-down orientation until it struck the ground. The aircraft burst into flames and was destroyed by the post-impact fire.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the wreckage revealed evidence of a loss of power from the right engine. The propeller of that engine was found in the high RPM setting. Detailed inspection of the right engine's fuel injection pump disclosed an internal seizure of the pump mechanism. The fuel injection pump had been installed on the engine the day before the accident and had recently undergone overhaul.