Accident Details
The accident occurred during a night approach to Trenton Airport. While on final approach, one of the engines failed. The flight crew decided to execute a go-around. As the go-around was initiated, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The crash site was located a few miles short of the runway. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire.
Injuries and Fatalities
The aircraft carried four occupants. All four were killed in the accident.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The investigation determined that the probable cause was a powerplant failure on final approach for reasons that could not be determined. The following contributing factors were reported: improper IFR operation, failure to maintain flying speed, failure to retract the landing gear, low ceiling, rain, fog, and that the pilot in command (PIC) was not determined.