What happened
While performing a takeoff roll, the captain observed an individual walking across the active runway. In an attempt to clear the obstacle, the pilot initiated an immediate rotation by pulling back on the control column. This maneuver caused the aircraft to lift off the ground prematurely while it was still traveling at an insufficient airspeed.
As a result of the low velocity, the aircraft entered a stall shortly after leaving the runway surface. The plane crashed a short distance beyond the takeoff point, approximately several dozen yards from the initial rotation site. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The accident resulted in two fatalities and left one crew member with serious injuries.
Findings
- The pilot-in-command executed an early liftoff to avoid a runway incursion.
- The aircraft reached rotation before achieving the necessary speed for sustained flight, leading to an aerodynamic stall.