Incident Overview
A pilot attempted to land a multiengine airplane on a 4,300-foot-long, 100-foot-wide asphalt runway. During the flare, the airplane "ballooned" and floated beyond approximately two-thirds of the runway length. The pilot then "briskly" advanced the throttles to initiate a go-around.
Loss of Control
Shortly after the go-around was initiated, the airplane rolled and yawed to the right, and subsequently contacted the ground off the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that at the time of the go-around, the airplane was below the minimum single engine maneuvering speed (Vmc). He further reported that the right engine either lost all power or failed to attain full power. The pilot could not recall the exact airspeed or engine rpm at the time of the accident.
Passenger Account
A pilot-rated passenger stated that at the time of the go-around, the airplane was "very slow," about 80 knots. The passenger recalled hearing an increase in engine noise but could not determine if it came from one or both engines. He was also uncertain whether the right engine lost partial or total power.
Aircraft Performance Specifications
The published Vmc for the accident airplane was 87 miles per hour (mph), and the published recommended safe single engine speed was 102 mph.
Pilot Experience
The pilot obtained his multiengine rating about 3 months prior to the accident. He reported a total flight experience of 379.5 hours, of which 93.4 hours were in multiengine airplanes, with 81.9 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.