Stall During Initial Climb Leads to Loss of Control and Crash at Bloomsburg Airport (N7888Q)

Accident Summary

During takeoff from a contaminated runway at Bloomsburg Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft stalled, veered off the runway, and crashed. Both occupants sustained injuries, with the passenger reported as seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed in the accident.

Probable Cause and Contributing Factors

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a stall during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors reported include: collision with a dirt bank; snow on the runway; icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain; visibility of one mile or less; blowing snow; the pilot had removed snow before takeoff; after takeoff, the aircraft shuddered and reached 100 knots in ground effect; ice beads were observed frozen on the wet wings of other aircraft.