What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the aircraft made contact with a snow bank with its left wing. This impact triggered a series of oscillations, causing the aircraft to roll laterally to both the left and right sides. During this sequence, the right wing subsequently struck the ground.
The force of the impact caused the right wing to fracture into two separate pieces in the area between the two engines. Following the structural failure, a fire broke out on the aircraft. Despite the intensity of the event, the crew successfully brought the airplane to a halt and managed an orderly evacuation.
Findings
- The primary cause of the accident was the left wing striking a snow bank during the initial phase of takeoff.
- There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported following the incident.
- The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.