What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left engine. This loss of power led to a subsequent loss of directional control, causing the plane to veer off the runway. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after exiting the paved surface.
Despite the impact and the resulting damage to the airframe, all four occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft. There were no injuries reported following the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the failure of the left engine during the initial phase of takeoff.