Accident Details
On final approach to Jefferson City-Moore-Murrell Airport, the left engine of the aircraft failed. Subsequently, the airplane banked left, stalled, and crashed in flames a few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were killed.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were identified: diverted attention from operation of the aircraft, failure to maintain flying speed, improper operation of powerplant controls, wreckage pattern indicative of aircraft in left rotation at impact, and a left propeller position of 11 to 15 degrees with a right propeller position of 30 degrees.