On July 14, 1994, a Cessna 310Q (registration N310AE) was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE CFI'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VMC, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE SINGLE ENGINE G0-AROUND. FACTORS WERE NOT ATTAINING RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND THE CFI'S FAILURE TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR FOR THE GO-AROUND PROCEDURE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a multiengine training flight, an airplane initiated a go-around after being misaligned with a taxiway. Following a turn to crosswind, it entered an uncontrolled left descent and impacted the ground left wing first.
Background
The accident occurred during a multiengine training flight. The pilot-in-command was instructing the second pilot for his multiengine instructor rating. Both pilots held a multiengine rating. The airplane was observed entering a left downwind pattern for a single-engine approach to the runway.
Accident Sequence
During the final approach, the airplane was aligned with a taxiway that paralleled the runway. A go-around was initiated. Following the turn to crosswind, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent to the left and impacted the ground left wing first.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination revealed no mechanical discrepancies. The landing gear was found in the down position instead of the up position. The manufacturer's emergency procedures for a single-engine go-around require the landing gear to be retracted. The left propeller was examined and determined to be in the feathered position.