Incident Overview
An airplane experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from a runway. According to the pilot, the aircraft rolled sharply to the left immediately after liftoff. A passenger seated in the back corroborated the account, stating that the airplane banked sharply left after takeoff.
Pilot Actions
In response to the uncommanded roll, the pilot applied right rudder and aileron inputs in an attempt to stop the roll. However, the pilot was unable to level the airplane with the horizon. Consequently, the pilot elected to reduce power to idle on both engines and attempt a landing on the remaining runway.
Impact and Aftermath
The airplane impacted the runway during the landing attempt, then slid into the grass and erupted into flames.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.