Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20; Flight Crew Total 350; Flight Crew Type 150
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Human Factors
Upon climb out; I contacted ATC and received Squawk code and clearance at approximately 2;000 feet MSL. Was given direct ZZZ intersection and approved for climb to 8;000 feet MSL. Upon reaching 5;000 feet MSL I attempted to lean the mixtures. Left engine responded appropriately; Right engine did not lean. At 6;000 feet MSL I asked ATC for 6;000 feet to investigate engine issue; which was granted. Immediately following approval for 6;000 feet Right engine lost power. I asked for vectors for nearest airport. I was given heading for ZZZ. I momentarily became disoriented; informed ATC that I needed to stabilize the aircraft. I was able to stabilize aircraft shortly thereafter. I then requested vector to ZZZ and was given appropriate heading; runway length; and airport conditions. While descending from 6;000 feet I attempted engine restart without success. I then feathered and secured the right engine. I broke out of the bases around 2;000 feet MSL approximately 5 miles from airport. I advised ATC that I had the airport and runway in sight. ATC asked me to call when I was on the ground; which I did through Flight Service. I stayed on the line while the briefer spoke with ATC. Briefer indicated that ATC had no additional questions for me at that time. The aircraft was secured in a hangar at the local FBO. Aircraft is currently being inspected by a mechanic.
BE55 pilot experiences an engine failure at 6;000 feet during climb. Vectors to a suitable airport are requested and a restart is attempted during descent unsuccessfully. A single engine landing ensues.