Sep 22, 2019
Accident
Substantial Mountain Village, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplaneās failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff checklist.
NTSB GAA19CA563