No fatalities

1980-10-04: Beechcraft E18 (N333FL) — International Trade & Investments — Candle, United States of America

Candle, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On October 4, 1980, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N333FL) operated by International Trade & Investments was involved in an aviation accident near Candle, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with object during takeoff due to premature liftoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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During takeoff from a contaminated runway, the pilot rotated prematurely, causing the twin-engine airplane to fail to lift off, overrun, and collide with brushes. All five occupants sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane was involved in an accident during takeoff from a runway covered with ice and slush. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with brushes, resulting in substantial damage.

Sequence of Events

During the takeoff roll, the pilot completed the rotation prematurely. Unable to lift off, the airplane continued its forward motion, overran the runway, and struck brushes. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was a collision with an object during takeoff due to premature liftoff. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, runway contamination with ice and slush, and an inability to lift out of ground effect.