Accident Details
An aircraft was on approach to Beatty when one of its engines failed. The pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane lost height, struck power cables, and crashed. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. All four occupants received slight injuries.
The event began with an engine malfunction. The pilot's response was to go around, but the aircraft descended. It then hit power cables and subsequently crashed onto land, off the airport.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the probable cause of the accident was an engine malfunction occurring during the go-around. This malfunction was due to a failure of the blower and impeller assembly. The investigation reported the following contributing factors: material failure, high obstructions, and forced landing off airport on land.