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.