Accident Summary
After taking off from runway 23, the aircraft crashed south-southwest of the airport, approximately 6,300 feet from the departure end of the runway and roughly 1,800 feet to the left of the runway centerline. The impact occurred while the aircraft was in a steep descent. The wreckage path was scattered along a heading of 035° from the initial impact point. The aircraft was demolished by the impact and subsequent fire.
Investigation
No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found that could have caused the accident. All three occupants were killed. The investigation determined that the aircraft was not suffering from any mechanical defect prior to impact.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the accident was caused by a loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors included dawn light conditions, rain, and fog.