Accident Overview
During the takeoff roll, the airplane unexpectedly veered sharply to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying right rudder, aiming to realign the aircraft with the runway centerline. However, the airplane did not respond to the rudder input.
Pilot Actions
When the airplane failed to respond to the rudder correction, the pilot "instinctively" pulled back on the controls in an attempt to lift the airplane off the runway. At that moment, the airplane lacked adequate airspeed for a safe takeoff. Immediately after rotation, the airplane began to descend and subsequently impacted the ground.
In a statement, the pilot acknowledged that the correct action—to "pull the power back" and abort the takeoff—did not occur to her until it was too late to prevent the accident.
Aircraft Examination
Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. The aircraft was found to be in normal operating condition with no preexisting faults identified.