Accident
A twin-engine aircraft departed from runway 06 at Gainesville Airport. During initial climb, after reaching approximately 200 feet above ground level, the aircraft adopted an excessively nose-up attitude, stalled, and subsequently impacted terrain about 80 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. The crash was accompanied by a large explosion. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. All 10 occupants on board were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the aircraft was improperly loaded, resulting in a center of gravity that was out of the envelope and too far aft. This condition caused the aircraft to stall after takeoff. Additionally, the pilot performed inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning, which contributed to the improper loading.