What happened
During a ferry flight scheduled to travel to Lexington, an aircraft entered its initial climb phase immediately following departure from runway 03R at Detroit-Wayne County Airport. Shortly after leaving the ground, the plane lost control and struck a fuel storage tank located near the airfield. The subsequent impact triggered a large explosion.
There were two fatalities among the flight crew, as both pilots perished in the accident. The crash also resulted in one fatality on the ground.
Findings
Following an investigation into the crash, official authorities stated that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.