What happened
While climbing to a level altitude of 4,000 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in the right engine. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to execute a turn back toward the airport of departure. However, the remaining engine provided insufficient thrust to maintain the necessary altitude for the return flight.
In response to the deteriorating flight conditions, the pilot decided to perform an emergency landing in an open, grassy area. The crew opted for a gear-up landing to mitigate the impact. Upon contacting the ground, the aircraft suffered substantial damage as it slid through the field before coming to a complete stop.
Findings
- The primary issue was the loss of power in the right engine during the climb phase.
- The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude on a single engine during the turn-back maneuver.
- Both the pilot and the passenger were able to exit the aircraft through the forward doors following the impact.
- There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported among the occupants.