Accident Overview
On a cargo flight from Anvik Airport to Anchorage, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed. The flight was a company cargo operation.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a stall during initial climb because the pilot failed to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors reported included inadequate preflight preparation, an improperly loaded aircraft, and the airplane being 188 lbs over its maximum gross weight.
Sequence of Events
After departing from Anvik Airport, the aircraft entered a stall condition during the initial climb phase. It then descended and impacted terrain, resulting in a post-crash fire. The pilot, alone on board, did not survive the accident.