What happened
The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft crashed into the terrain or ground immediately after leaving the runway. The specific location of the accident is not specified in the available records.
There were three individuals on board at the time of the crash. Two members of the crew sustained injuries as a result of the impact. A third occupant, identified as 1st Lt Robert M. Smith, did not survive the accident and was killed.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the circumstances leading to the crash remained unknown. No specific mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental factor was definitively identified in the provided source material to explain why the aircraft crashed during takeoff.