What happened
During the departure phase of the flight, the aircraft completed a standard takeoff roll and the pilot initiated rotation. As the plane reached an altitude of approximately 30 feet during its initial climb, the crew experienced intense vibrations. In response to these conditions, the captain attempted an immediate return to the runway for an emergency landing.
However, the aircraft could not be brought to a halt within the remaining length of the runway. The resulting overrun caused the plane to leave the paved surface, leading to the separation of the undercarriage. The aircraft eventually came to a stop in an adjacent open field, where it caught fire. Emergency responders were able to extinguish the flames quickly. While all 23 occupants were evacuated from the wreckage without injury, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the intense vibrations experienced after liftoff were the result of excessive ice accumulation on the wings. Additionally, the crew's response to the mechanical instability was determined to be inappropriate.