Flight Sequence
The pilot planned to back taxi for takeoff on Runway 36. The tower controller asked if a departure on Runway 18 would be acceptable to accommodate an arriving aircraft, and the pilot accepted the clearance. He started his takeoff with 3,900 feet remaining on the 6,399-foot runway. After initial lift-off, the aircraft would not sustain flight. The pilot then intentionally landed beyond the end of the runway on snow-covered terrain.
Aftermath
Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft was damaged.
Investigation Findings
An investigation revealed there was a slight tail wind, and the aircraft was approximately 1,200 to 1,400 pounds over its maximum weight limit. Additionally, the leading edges of the wings had some residual in-flight ice that the de-ice boots had not cleared from the previous day's flight.