Accident Details
The accident occurred during a Title 14, CFR Part 135, on-demand air taxi passenger flight. The departure was from a 2,461-foot-long gravel runway covered with slush and snow. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and horizontal stabilizer.
Pilot Report
The certificated airline transport pilot reported that the airplane became airborne after using about two-thirds of the runway but would not climb. After passing over the departure end of the runway, the airplane stalled and collided with a stand of trees and snow-covered terrain. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Investigation Findings
A postaccident investigation determined that the estimated gross weight of the airplane at takeoff was about 2,485 pounds. This was approximately 185 pounds in excess of the maximum takeoff gross weight of 2,300 pounds.