Accident Details
The accident occurred at Portland Airport during a local training flight. The crew consisted of two pilots under supervision and one instructor. The aircraft was configured with landing gear down and flaps at 80% down.
Sequence of Events
On short final, at an altitude of 10 to 15 feet, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around by adding full power. Shortly thereafter, the right engine lost power. The airplane stalled and subsequently crashed in flames onto the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft.
The instructor sustained serious injuries, and both pilots were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control during the last segment following a failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors included the go-around initiated at 10-15 feet above ground, flaps at 80% down, and landing gear down. An ATR flight check was also noted as a factor.