What happened
During a departure from Offutt Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining altitude immediately after leaving the runway. The plane struggled to climb, eventually leading to an aerodynamic stall. Following the loss of lift, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately one mile beyond the runway threshold, where it caught fire.
The accident resulted in one fatality among the crew and left four others injured. The impact and subsequent fire caused the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an error during the takeoff roll. Specifically, the pilot-in-command initiated rotation before the aircraft had reached a sufficient airspeed to maintain flight.