Incident Overview
During the initial climb after takeoff, the right engine of the airplane experienced a malfunction. Subsequently, the propeller failed to feather as intended. In response, the pilot performed an off-airport landing. The landing resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Engine Malfunction
The source reports that the right engine malfunctioned during the initial climb phase. No further details about the nature of the malfunction are provided.
Propeller Failure
Following the engine malfunction, the propeller did not feather. Feathering is a procedure to reduce drag from a non-operating propeller. The failure to feather compounded the situation.
Landing and Damage
The airplane made an off-airport landing, meaning it did not land on a designated runway. The landing caused damage to the aircraft, though specific details about the extent or type of damage are not specified.
Post-Accident Actions
An inspector authorized the owner to remove the airplane to the owner's home base for examination of the engine. However, after this authorization, the operator could not be contacted and did not provide a report of the accident to the authorities. The lack of a report leaves some details unknown.