What happened
Prior to departure, the pilot completed the required before-engine-start and before-takeoff checklists. After taxiing to the end of runway 04, the pilot conducted an engine check at approximately 10:50 hrs. Because the incident occurred outside of standard operating hours, the airport was unstaffed, meaning no air traffic services or emergency recovery teams were present on-site.
During the takeoff roll, the pilot applied full power and monitored the instruments, which showed normal high-power indications. As the aircraft reached the midpoint of the runway, the co-pilot noted an airspeed of 60 knots. The pilot rotated the aircraft at 75% of the runway length at a speed of 78 knots. Shortly after reaching an altitude of roughly 25 meters, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power, which was suspected to be a loss of turbocharger performance, occurring just after the stall warning light activated.
Recognizing the flight could not be sustained, the pilot attempted an emergency landing on the remaining 150 meters of the runway. The aircraft struck the runway surface with a steep angle and significant force, impacting both the main wheels and the tail. In an effort to stop within the remaining distance, the pilot retracted the landing gear. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with large rocks located at the breakwater near the runway 04 approach lights. The impact caused an engine fire, which was extinguished as the aircraft entered the water. The force of the left wing hitting the breakwater caused the aircraft to rotate 180 degrees. The cabin quickly began to flood, prompting the pilot and passenger to evacuate via the right-side emergency hatch. The passenger sustained minor injuries from contact with jagged rocks during the egress.
Findings
- The airport was unmanned at the time of the accident, resulting in a lack of immediate emergency services.
- The pilot experienced a loss of power following the activation of the stall warning.