Accident Details
A twin-engine airplane encountered difficulties gaining altitude after departing from Park Falls Municipal Airport. The aircraft struck power cables, then stalled and crashed in a field, where it burst into flames. All five occupants sustained serious injuries, and the airplane was destroyed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Several contributing factors were identified: collision with wires or poles during initial climb; the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff; high obstructions in the area; the pilot's statement that the engines were not producing full thrust; and the aircraft's gross weight, which was 6,238 pounds at takeoff against a maximum gross weight of 6,300 pounds.