What happened
During the takeoff roll on runway 25, the aircraft encountered a snowbank located on the left side of the runway. As the aircraft progressed down the runway at dusk, the left wing made contact with the snow accumulation. This impact caused the aircraft to veer off the paved surface.
The aircraft eventually came to a stop in the snow. The excursion resulted in the nose gear being sheared off and caused various types of damage to the fuselage. There were no injuries reported for the two pilots on board.
Findings
- The aircraft struck a snowbank on the left side of the runway during the takeoff phase.
- The impact led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent excursion from the runway.
- The collision caused significant damage to the landing gear and the fuselage structure.