19990130000859A

Acft was returning to mullins grass strip when it clipped the tops of some trees and crashed into a house. The pilot and 2 pax have serious injuries. The other passenger suffered fatal injuries. No injuries were reported inside the home. The acft was destroyed. Other circumstances are unknown. (.4) after takeoff, the flight climbed to 1500 feet and the pilot reduced the engine RPM to 3000. The pilot also reported that within seconds of reducing the engine RPM the left engine sputtered. The pilot turned on the fuel boost pump in an effort to restore full engine power. Immediately afterward, the right engine sputtered and lost power. The pilot turned on the right engine boost pump again in an effort to restore full power. Attempts by the pilot to restore normal engine operation failed. The pilot selected an area for an emergency landing. The pilot recalled that as he prepared for an emergency landing, the airplane would yaw right and left as the engines momentarily gain and lose power. The airplane collided with tops of several trees. The airplanes subsequently collided with a single family home adjacent to the lake. Examination of the airframe and engine assemblies failed to d isclose a mechamical malfunction or a component failure. During the examination if the fuel system, approximately 2 1/2 pints of fuel were recovered. The pilot reported that he thought he had about 50 gallons of fuel when he departed. (-23)airplane lost power and hit trees approximately 40 feet high. Airplane crashed into front porch of house and guest bedroom. Pilot and passengers were evacuated from aircraft. Two fatalities. Two serious injuries including pilot.