What happened
During an instrument approach to runway 25, the aircraft struck the runway surface, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. Following the impact, the aircraft caught fire. The pilot and a passenger were able to evacuate the aircraft safely before the fire intensified.
Findings
An investigation into the wreckage revealed that both the left and right engine fuel controls were positioned in a low power setting at the time of the accident. Additionally, the propeller controls for both engines were found set to 30 degrees. Prior to the collision, the pilot had not communicated any issues regarding mechanical failures or problems with the flight controls.