Accident Details
During a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Haleyville, Alabama, the aircraft encountered a failure of its right engine while flying over Louisiana. The loss of power prevented the pilot from maintaining the prescribed altitude, prompting an attempt to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash landed in rough terrain and came to a stop.
Occupant Status
All four occupants on board evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the crash landing, rendering it beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine in flight. Factors reported included material failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve, an overload failure, and a partial loss of power on one engine. The pilot was unable to maintain flying speed and could not sustain single-engine flight.