Event Sequence
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway, traversing a berm and entering a wide, shallow ditch area. After traveling approximately 122 feet, the aircraft recrossed the berm back onto the runway and continued its takeoff. Following liftoff, the nose pitched up, the aircraft banked left, and it subsequently stalled.
Medical Findings
According to the medical examiner's report, an autopsy of the pilot revealed severe coronary artery disease. The examiner further stated that the pilot was experiencing a heart attack at the time of the takeoff.