Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative: A Rockwell Aero Commander 690D Jetprop 900, N29GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Spokane, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that, during the RNAV (GPS) instrument approach to runway 04L at Felts Field Airport (SFF), Spokane, Washington, the airplane was about 100 ft above ground level, he added power, and both engines were unresponsive. The airplane landed about 950 ft short of the runway threshold in soft terrain. During the landing roll, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest upright.
Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage and rudder were substantially damaged. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.