Accident Overview
An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff after it entered an uncommanded uncontrolled turn to the right. The event occurred immediately following departure.
Aircraft and Weight Conditions
The aircraft was slightly over its maximum gross takeoff weight at the time of the accident, but its center of gravity (CG) remained within the prescribed limits.
Equipment and Examination
The aircraft was equipped with an autopilot. A post-accident examination of the autopilot revealed that it functioned normally with no evidence of failure or malfunction. The slip-clutch mechanism was also examined and found to be within operational limits and capable of being overridden.
Pilot Information
The pilot did not hold a single-engine rating and reported having fewer than 10 hours of total flight time in this make and model of aircraft.
Investigation Findings
The post-accident investigation did not disclose any evidence of failure or malfunction in the aircraft systems.