Accident Summary
Immediately following its departure from Teterboro Airport, the aircraft experienced a stall while climbing. The stall led to a loss of control, and the airplane crashed in the vicinity of the runway end. The accident resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft. The two pilots on board were injured.
Investigation Findings
An investigation into the accident was conducted. According to the official findings, the probable cause of the accident was an inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning by the crew. The investigation also identified contributing factors. Specifically, during the initial climb, the cargo on board shifted to the rear of the aircraft. This shift modified the aircraft's center of gravity. Furthermore, the cargo had been improperly secured. These conditions contributed to the stall and subsequent crash.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was the crew's inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning, with contributing factors being the shifting of improperly secured cargo to the rear during climb, which altered the center of gravity.