Incident Overview
According to the pilot of an air taxi flight, the right engine lost power at approximately the time the airplane crossed the departure end of the runway. The pilot reported that he had retracted the landing gear and initiated propeller feather. Subsequently, the airplane executed a wheels-up landing in a corn field.
Landing Details
The landing occurred approximately 140 feet from the departure end of the runway and 400 feet to the right of the runway centerline. The airplane came to rest in the corn field with the landing gear retracted.
Examination Findings
A visual examination of the propeller provided no evidence of propeller feathering. The propeller control was found in the full increase RPM position. The pilot stated that he had refueled the airplane at the airport the day before the incident and suspected fuel contamination.
Laboratory Tests
Fuel samples were submitted to three different and independent laboratories. No anomalies were reported in the fuel analysis.
Engine Inspection
The engine was partially disassembled and examined. No discrepancies were noted during the inspection.
Summary
The incident involved an air taxi flight that experienced a right engine power loss near the departure end of the runway. The pilot performed a wheels-up landing in a corn field. Subsequent investigations, including visual examination of the propeller, fuel sample analysis from three independent laboratories, and partial engine disassembly, did not reveal any evidence of propeller feathering, fuel contamination, or engine discrepancies.