Accident Details
The airplane was destroyed on impact with terrain during takeoff. The accident occurred at 6:13 local time, with wind reported from 250 degrees at 6 knots.
Witness Account
A witness reported seeing the airplane approximately 3 feet above the ground, describing a slight wiggle as if the pilot were a student. The airplane then began to turn sideways with the right side low, with the wing tip about 20 feet above the ground. Still climbing, the airplane turned right at a steep angle, heading toward runway 21. The right wing tip was estimated to be about 50 feet above the ground when the airplane flipped over onto its back and then dove nose-down to the ground.
Aircraft Inspection
The last recorded annual inspection entry stated: "I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with an annual inspection and was determined to be in airworthy condition except for [discrepancies] listed." The discrepancies listed were leaking fuel tanks and a loose door hinge.
Post-Accident Examination
An on-scene investigation revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The cabin door remained attached to the fuselage at its hinges, but the door's striker plate was found with its outboard side torn out. Additionally, a gouge was found in the fuselage behind the striker plate.
Toxicology Results
The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) toxicological report on the pilot was negative for all substances tested. The report on the passenger detected ethanol in blood (86 mg/dL), vitreous (91 mg/dL), and urine (181 mg/dL), as well as acetaldehyde in blood (1 mg/dL) and vitreous (2 mg/dL).