Accident Sequence
The aircraft departed Van Nuys, California, on the morning of the accident, stopped at Agua Dulce to pick up the owner and passengers, then proceeded to Mammoth Lakes for a business meeting. On the return flight, while on short final approach to Runway 22, the aircraft drifted right of the runway. The pilot elected to perform a go-around and applied full power. Both the pilot and the aircraft owner stated that both engines responded with full power.
As the pilot reached for the flap selector switch, the aircraft began rolling to the left. Before the pilot could correct the left roll, the left wing tip collided with the ground, and the aircraft cartwheeled to a stop.
Pilot and Witness Accounts
The pilot reported that the windsock indicated the wind appeared to be directly down the runway. However, a pilot witness on the ground stated that the winds at the time were from 250 degrees at 15 knots, with higher gusts of unknown intensity.
Both the pilot and the aircraft owner stated there were no mechanical problems with the aircraft prior to the accident.