Flight Details
According to the pilot's report, prior to departing on a cross-country flight, he elected to make a local flight that included one landing. The flight proceeded normally until the final approach phase.
Incident Sequence
While turning onto the final approach and extending the landing gear, the right engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot reported that he checked the fuel selector and magneto switches but "couldn't get response until too late." Consequently, the aircraft was landed short of the intended runway.
Aftermath and Investigation
The landing short of the runway resulted in damage to the landing gear, fuselage, and both propellers. An investigation was conducted, but no reason was found for the reported loss of power. The exact aircraft type, registration, and number of engines were not specified in the report.