Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll at Dutch Harbor Airport, the airplane unexpectedly swerved and subsequently collided with rocks and the right side of the runway. The crew initiated an aborted takeoff, but the airplane went out of control and came to rest in flames.
Injuries and Damage
All six occupants sustained injuries, three of them seriously. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a swerve on the takeoff run and subsequent collision with objects after the crew selected an unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors identified in the investigation include a delayed action by the crew in aborting the takeoff, inadequate snow removal from the runway by airport supervisory personnel, and poor runway conditions characterized by a wet surface, ice or slush, a poorly maintained surface, and soft runway conditions.