Incident Overview
A Part 135 flight operated by an airline transport certificated pilot was conducting a takeoff on runway 33. During the takeoff roll, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to deviate to the left edge of the runway, where it encountered a snow berm. The aircraft subsequently exited the runway surface.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the runway was ice-covered at the time of the accident. Wind conditions were reported as from 060 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 25 knots. The pilot indicated that the gust of wind was responsible for the aircraft's movement toward the left edge.
Aircraft Damage
As a result of the excursion, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground. According to the director of operations for the operator, there were no known mechanical anomalies with the aircraft prior to the accident. The post-accident inspection revealed damage to the left wing, nose gear, and propeller.