At approximately 1030 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following the loss of power on both engines shortly after takeoff. The solo commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot later reported the right engine stopped producing power at about 300 feet agl following takeoff. As the pilot reached up to feather the right engine, the left engine quit. The pilot then conducted a forced landing just south of the airport.
May 8, 2009, Alpine, Texas, Cessna 421B
At approximately 1030 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following the loss of power on both engines shortly after takeoff. The solo commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff due to a complete loss of power in both engines.
- The incident occurred when the right engine failed at approximately 300 feet AGL, followed by the left engine quitting as the pilot attempted to feather the right engine.
- The solo commercial pilot, the only occupant, received minor injuries.
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