What happened
During the takeoff phase, the pilot of a twin-engine airplane experienced a loss of power in the right engine. This malfunction occurred specifically while the landing gear was in the process of retracting. In response to the engine failure, the pilot decided to perform a precautionary landing on the same runway, designated as runway 24.
To facilitate the landing, the pilot commanded the landing gear to the down position. However, because of the limited time available between the gear command and the touchdown, the landing gear failed to fully extend. Consequently, the aircraft performed a gear-up landing. The aircraft came to a stop on the runway with roughly 2,000 feet of pavement remaining. While the aircraft sustained damage during the incident, there were no reported injuries.
Findings
Post-incident inspections of the aircraft did not reveal any mechanical issues regarding the fuel controls or the right engine itself. Investigators noted that the right propeller was not in the feathered position at the time of the event. The pilot indicated that the autofeather system failed to activate during the engine power loss.