Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed short of the runway during a landing approach, coming to rest in a residential backyard. A witness observed the aircraft slow and stall before impact.
Previous Flight with Airport Manager
Eight days before the accident, an airport manager flew with the pilot. During that flight, the manager noted that the pilot flew the approach and landing with the aural stall warning horn activated. The manager advised the pilot of the warning, but no corrective action was taken by the pilot during that flight.
Investigation Findings
An on-scene investigation revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies. The pilot had accumulated approximately 12.6 hours of flight time in the accident airplane, of which 7.7 hours were dual instruction. The pilot's minimal experience in twin-engine airplanes and history of flying the airplane too slow were noted.
Probable Cause
The official finding states that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.