What happened
During the takeoff roll from runway 35, the aircraft's number one engine suffered a mechanical failure. This failure caused the plane to yaw significantly to the left. While the aircraft initially reached an altitude of approximately 50 to 100 feet above ground level, it subsequently lost altitude and impacted the terrain. Following the initial impact, the aircraft traveled several hundred feet along the ground before colliding with the airport's perimeter fence. The wreckage eventually came to a stop at a position 1,600 feet west of the runway on a heading of 290°.
A fire broke out following the crash, which resulted in the destruction of the aircraft's cargo compartment. There were eight injuries reported among the occupants, with two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the engine failure revealed that a compressor turbine blade airfoil had separated from the assembly. This separation was linked to previous damage and overtemperature conditions within the compressor assembly. While the propeller on the left engine functioned as intended by autofeathering following the engine failure, the aircraft's flight path was compromised. The investigation also noted that directional control was not maintained and identified improper emergency procedures by the pilot in command during the initial climb phase.