Pilot's Report
The pilot reported that the right engine lost power while the airplane was in cruise flight at 11,000 feet. He attempted to feather the propeller but was unsuccessful. The airplane began losing altitude, and the pilot could not arrest the descent. He returned the throttle to the full power position, declared an emergency, and diverted to the nearest suitable airport.
As the airplane approached the airport, the pilot observed that he was almost perpendicular to the runway of intended landing, about 50 feet above the ground, and at low airspeed. During the turn to align the airplane, the right main landing gear struck the runway. The pilot lost directional control, and the airplane skidded sideways. The landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid to a halt.
Engine Tests and Performance
Both engines were later functionally tested and operated normally at full power. According to the Beech Aircraft Corporation, under the conditions that prevailed, the airplane had an approximate 200 feet per minute single engine rate of climb and a single engine service ceiling of 15,700 feet.