Overview
An accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft lifted off the runway at approximately the midpoint, then subsequently touched down again before becoming airborne a second time. The flight ended when the aircraft crashed and came to rest in an inverted position 1017 feet beyond the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The takeoff roll progressed normally until the aircraft became airborne near the middle of the runway. Shortly after lifting off, the aircraft touched down on the runway surface and then became airborne once more. This second liftoff was followed by a crash, with the aircraft ultimately coming to rest inverted beyond the runway's end.
Weight and Balance
Before the flight, the aircraft was loaded with four occupants, 40 gallons of fuel, and 380 pounds of cargo. Post-accident estimates determined that the aircraft was at least 210 pounds above its maximum allowable gross weight. Additionally, the center of gravity (CG) was estimated to be 1.1 inches beyond the aft limit.
Engine Examination
An examination of the engine revealed no abnormalities other than damage consistent with the impact of the crash.
Conclusion
The accident involved an aircraft that was overloaded and had an aft CG beyond limits. No other contributing factors were identified in the source.