What happened
During an instrument flight rules departure, a multi-engine airplane entered a climbing right turn immediately after takeoff. ADS-B data tracked the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of approximately 300 feet above ground level with a ground speed of 102 knots. Following this peak, the aircraft entered a descending, tightening right turn as its airspeed dropped. The bank angle increased from 42° to 46°, with the load factor rising from 1.36g to 1.44g. As the aircraft's true airspeed fell to approximately 81 knots, it approached its stall speed of 77 knots. The aircraft subsequently struck terrain near the airport and was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The flight involved two fatalities.
Findings
Investigations into the engines showed no evidence of mechanical failure prior to the crash, though fire damage limited the scope of the inspection. A sound spectrum analysis of surveillance footage indicated that at least one engine was operating at roughly 2,550 rpm during the takeoff and turn, though it could not be confirmed if both engines were running at that rate. The flight control system showed no abnormalities, and a separated aileron balance cable was found to have been cut, likely during the accident or recovery efforts.
Toxicological analysis of the pilot showed traces of ethanol and n-propanol, though the ethanol may have been produced postmortem. The passenger had traces of the antihistamine cetirizine in their system, though its impact on impairment was unknown. The investigation concluded that the pilot likely exceeded the critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, leading to a loss of control.