What happened
The aircraft initiated its ground roll on the runway. Upon encountering a depression or dip in the pavement surface, the airframe lifted off the ground prematurely. Shortly after becoming airborne, both engines ceased producing power. The aircraft then impacted a nearby fence line and a series of hay bales.
The investigation
A post-crash examination of the wreckage revealed that there was negligible fuel remaining on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. This finding indicates that the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion rather than mechanical failure.
Findings
The owner of the aircraft stated that the pilot, who was a prospective buyer of the aircraft, did not have permission to fly the aircraft at the time of the accident. The lack of authorization suggests unauthorized use of the property.
The critical factor leading to the loss of power was fuel exhaustion. With negligible fuel on board, the engines could not sustain operation once the aircraft became airborne and consumed the remaining supply.