Accident Description
The aircraft experienced a double engine failure during a climb to cruise. According to the pilot, immediately after the left engine failed, the aircraft rolled left, the stall warning activated, and it entered a left spiral. During the two-turn spiral, the right engine also failed. The pilot's attempts to restart the engines were unsuccessful. The pilot subsequently performed a successful gear-up emergency landing on a road. However, the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Investigation Findings
The investigation revealed that both engine fuel systems were contaminated with water and dissolved solids. The aircraft had just been refueled at a foreign airport. All seven occupants were uninjured.
Official Probable Cause Findings
The investigation identified multiple occurrences:
- Occurrence #1: Loss of engine power (total) – nonmechanical, during climb to cruise. Findings: one engine; fluid, fuel – contamination; fluid, fuel – water; maintenance, service of aircraft/equipment – improper – FBO personnel.
- Occurrence #2: Loss of control – in flight, during climb to cruise. Findings: airspeed (Vmc) – not maintained – pilot in command; spiral – uncontrolled.
- Occurrence #3: Loss of engine power (total) – nonmechanical, during descent – uncontrolled. Findings: all engines; fluid, fuel – contamination; fluid, fuel – water.
- Occurrence #4: Forced landing, during descent – emergency.
- Occurrence #5: In flight collision with terrain/water, during landing – roll. Findings: wheels up landing – performed – pilot in command.