Primary finding
Probable cause
The improper preflt planning by the pic and his failure to attain takeoff airspeed during ground roll on a soft snow covered airstrip. A factor relating to the accident was the soft snow on the airstrip.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot attempted to takeoff on a 3700 ft. Long sod strip that was covered with about 3 inches of new, soft, wet snow and the acft did not attain takeoff airspeed during ground roll. The acft lifted off, stalled/ mushed, and impacted an embankment off the end of the strip.
Source record
Factual narrative
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