PA-31 Navajo/Chieftan/Mojave/T1040
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 120; Flight Crew Total 2500; Flight Crew Type 110
Human-Machine Interface; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
I reported having airport insight to the frequency; instead they vectored me on 310 heading; and climb 2000 feet; and then a 330 [heading]. In IMC condition; I experienced the failure of both engines at 1500 feet. I; therefore; chose a landing site away from person and properties; on the side of a canal. I tried to trouble shoot the engines; switching tanks; full power; emergency pumps; but nothing. I finally landed safely in the side of the canal.
A PA-31 pilot on a short hop lost power in both engines as he climbed through 1500MSL.  He landed safely alongside a canal with no reported damage or injuries.  As he set up for the approach and landing he attempted to restart the engine/s but was unsuccessful.