Accident Sequence
An FAA operations inspector examined the accident airplane and interviewed witnesses at the scene. Witnesses reported that a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 had departed from the end of Runway 7 approximately one minute before the accident airplane began its takeoff. The accident airplane initiated its takeoff from an intersection on Runway 7, about 2,700 feet from the departure end of the runway, at approximately the same time the DC-10 was lifting off.
Maneuvers and Descent
According to witnesses, the accident airplane climbed to an altitude of about 200 to 250 feet above ground level. It then banked about 45 degrees to the right, corrected to approximately a 30-degree right bank, and subsequently "snapped" 120 degrees to the right. At that point, the airplane began an uncontrolled descent and collided with the runway in an inverted attitude.
Witness Statements
The witnesses stated they believed the accident airplane encountered wake turbulence from the departing DC-10. The investigation included examination of the airplane and interviews with witnesses, but no further details were provided in the source.