Accident Overview
Shortly after liftoff, at an altitude of about 20 feet above the ground, the pilot noted a drop in the right engine manifold pressure. The aircraft began a right roll; the pilot's efforts to arrest the roll were unsuccessful. The pilot then decided to return the aircraft to the ground. During this maneuver, the right wing struck the ground, causing the aircraft to cartwheel. It came to rest on its belly and burst into flames.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage site revealed the aircraft was located approximately 200 feet northwest of the runway 22 centerline. The left fuel tank was ruptured, and the left side of the aircraft sustained fire damage. Both occupants suffered minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The investigation identified the loss of engine power as resulting from the failure of the aft clamp connecting the turbocharger compressor outlet to the intercooler ducting. This failure led to reduced aircraft performance during the takeoff phase.