What happened
The pilots were conducting a flight to move the aircraft to the owner's private airstrip at a ranch. During the operation, one of the pilots reported that the engine lost power while on final approach for landing. Consequently, an emergency landing was initiated near the intended strip.
During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a ditch. This impact caused the airplane to nosed over. Following the accident, the owner conducted an inspection of the wreckage and reported finding water in the fuel system.
The investigation
Post-accident examination by the owner revealed the presence of water within the fuel system. This finding suggests that fuel contamination may have contributed to the engine power loss experienced during the approach.
Findings
The sequence of events indicates a failure of the engine to maintain power during critical flight phases. The subsequent impact with ground terrain resulted in significant damage to the airframe, specifically causing the nose-over condition.