Jun 27, 2021
Accident
Substantial Marion, MT
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper rotation during takeoff from a high-altitude airport and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper management of the turbocharger, which reduced the engine’s maximum performance during the ground run.
NTSB WPR21LA249