Twin-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway and Catches Fire at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport (N35CB)

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and slid along the ground. The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in flames, resulting in the destruction of the airframe. The pilot escaped the incident with minor injuries. ## Official Findings The investigation identified inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot as the probable cause. The pilot apparently raised the landing gear prematurely before rotation. The gear selector was found in the up position following the event. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source material.