What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-05-25 involved a Piper PA-30, registration N7569Y, operated by Reichley, Everett R., at Afton, WY.

Engine Power Loss and Collision with Shed During Landing (N7569Y)

On May 25, 1993, a Piper PA-30 (registration N7569Y) operated by Reichley, Everett R. was involved in an aviation accident near Afton, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot reported a right engine power loss shortly after takeoff. The airplane was difficult to control; the pilot feathered the left propeller instead of the right. During landing roll, the airplane collided with a metal shed. Engine teardown revealed no mechanical failure.

Incident Details

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the right engine lost power. He identified that the right engine was not producing power and used left rudder control and a left banking turn to maintain a course away from trees. The airspeed was decreasing, and the airplane was difficult to control.

Pilot Actions

The pilot did not feather the right propeller. With both throttles still full forward, he feathered the left propeller to maintain control. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with a small metal shed.

Post-Incident Inspection

A teardown inspection of the engine did not reveal evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Performance Considerations

The density altitude was approximately 8,500 ft. According to the owner's manual, under the existing conditions the airplane should have been able to maintain an approximate 25 fpm climb with the inoperative engine feathered.

1993-05-25: Piper PA-30 (N7569Y) — Reichley, Everett R. — Afton, WY