On December 29, 1991, a Beech 95-C55 (registration N111RV) operated by Rodger T. Paxton was involved in an aviation accident near Tyler, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE LOSE OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE SOFT TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During initial takeoff climb, a pilot experienced a complete loss of right engine power, lost directional control, reduced left engine power, and landed straight ahead on terrain. The right main gear collapsed during the landing roll, causing substantial damage.
Incident Overview
During a daytime initial takeoff climb, the pilot of an airplane experienced a complete loss of right engine power. The pilot reported that he began to lose directional control as a result. In response, he made a decision to reduce power on the left engine and land straight ahead on the terrain. The pilot further stated that he did not feather the right propeller.
Damage and Landing
The airplane sustained substantial damage when the right main gear collapsed during the landing roll. The aircraft came to rest on the terrain after the forced landing.
Post-Incident Engine Test
An engine test run was conducted with the engine attached to the airframe. The test was successful and revealed no cause for the power loss.