Incident Overview
The aircraft was departing on a wet runway. About halfway down the runway, during the rotation phase, the left nose cargo door opened. In response, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently traveled off the end of the runway and struck an embankment.
Cargo Door Issue
A review of the airplane information manual indicated that an open cargo door would not strike the propeller or cause any unusual handling characteristics. The manual further stated that a takeoff with an open cargo door could be successfully completed.
Examination Findings
Examination of the aircraft did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical discrepancies. Additionally, the pilot did not report any such discrepancies.