Accident Overview
On a day with light snow and fog, a pilot made routine radio communications in preparation for takeoff. The airplane departed from runway 25 in daylight instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Shortly after takeoff, the airplane's radar target disappeared from the controller's scope.
Crash Location and Impact
The airplane crashed on wooded terrain approximately two miles south-southwest of the departure end of runway 25. Impact occurred in a steep, nose-down, left-wing-low attitude. The airplane was destroyed by ground impact forces and a subsequent post-impact fire.
Pilot and Mechanical Factors
No physical incapacitation of the pilot-in-command was determined. Investigators discovered no contributory mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
Occupants
All three occupants were killed in the accident.