Pilot Information
The pilot had recently purchased the twin-engine airplane and had accumulated about 123 total hours of multi-engine time, with approximately 115 hours in the accident airplane.
Accident Sequence
Witnesses stated that just after rotation, the airplane pitched up abruptly and rotated to the right. It then impacted the ground about 2,000 feet beyond the approximate point of rotation and about 1,500 feet to the right of the runway center line. The airplane was departing on runway 11L from taxiway 6 with a nine-knot tailwind and 9,950 feet of runway available.
Post-Crash Examination
Examination of the wreckage revealed that the aft utility doors were unlatched. The aft door was rotated rearward against the fuselage, and the extension limiting hinges were sheared at the hinge pin. The elevator trim tabs were found in the landing configuration with tab deflections at about 9 degrees down. The rudder trim tab was found with a 20-degree left deflection.
Engine Examination
Both engines were removed to an engine overhaul facility for detailed examination. No mechanical discrepancies were found, and power and rotation signatures were evident.