Sequence of Events
Immediately after liftoff, the 3,950-hour commercial pilot retracted the landing gear. At approximately 150 to 200 feet above ground level, the airplane entered a steep right bank while maintaining a 'slight' nose-high attitude. The aircraft then rolled back to approximately a wings-level attitude and began to 'fishtail' in a nose-high attitude. Witnesses reported that the engine sounded to be at 'full power.'
Subsequently, observers saw the airplane bank left, then right, then back to the left with its nose down. The airplane impacted the ground in a near-vertical nose-down attitude and burst into flames.
Post-Accident Examination
No structural or mechanical anomalies were observed during the post-accident examination of the airplane.