Nov 7, 1996
Accident
Substantial BRUNEAU, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the pilot attempted to depart.
NTSB SEA97LA028