What happened
During an ascent from the Bordelonville-Brumfield Airstrip, a twin engine airplane experienced significant difficulty maintaining altitude. The aircraft departed from a runway surface that was noted to be soft, which impacted its performance during takeoff. Shortly after leaving the ground, the plane collided with several trees located near the airfield.
Following the impact with the vegetation, the aircraft struck a farm building. The accident resulted in five fatalities and one passenger who sustained serious injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified that the pilot failed to properly account for the necessary speed, altitude, and distance required for a safe climb. This error led to the collision with trees during the early stages of flight. Several environmental factors contributed to the accident, including the presence of high obstructions near the departure path and the degraded condition of the runway surface.