Accident Details
During takeoff, the pilot lost control of the airplane following the loss of engine power from the right engine. The pilot reported that the power loss was not sudden, but rather a slow continued reduction. He stated that the loss occurred after he placed the landing gear selector in the retract position. The airspeed at the time was between Vmc (86 mph) and Vy (120 mph). As the pilot reduced power on the left engine, the airplane started to roll towards the right (dead) engine. The outboard portion of the right wing impacted the ground short of a taxiway.
Pilot's Account
The pilot provided the sequence of events: the right engine power decreased gradually after gear retraction. He reduced power on the left engine, but the aircraft began to roll right. He did not specify any further actions.
Examination
Examination of the wreckage revealed that the right engine propeller was in the feather position and the left engine was torn from the airframe. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.