Primary finding
Probable cause
The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command. Factors were the soft runway, and the high density altitude which existed at the time of the attempted departure.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The flight was attempting to depart the 2400 foot sod airfield. During the departure roll, passengers stated that the aircraft contacted a soft spot in the runway surface, and appeared to slow down. After liftoff, the aircraft contacted trees on the departure end of the runway and crashed into terrain. The temperature in the area at the time of the accident was 92 degrees fahrenheit, and the density altitude for the runway was in excess of 2000 feet.
Source record
Factual narrative
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