What happened
During a local skydiving operation, an aircraft carrying ten passengers and one pilot experienced a fatal loss of control during the departure phase. The flight was conducting a routine mission when the pilot initiated a rotation after the plane had traveled approximately 900 feet along the runway.
As the aircraft reached a speed of 75 mph, it lifted off the ground but subsequently entered a stall. This aerodynamic stall caused the plane to strike the terrain and veer away from the runway path. The impact resulted in the aircraft catching fire, and the wreckage was completely destroyed. All eleven people on board were successfully rescued from the scene, though one passenger sustained serious injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the crash was the result of a premature lift-off. The pilot failed to achieve or sustain the necessary airspeed required for safe flight during the takeoff sequence.