The NTSB has released a preliminary report on the May 27th plane crash at the Millard Airport that killed Dave Steier and his wife Arlene.
The National Transportation Safety Board cites witnesses who said the aircraft, a Beech P35, was attempting takeoff when the plane went off the left side of the runway, traveled through several grass medians between the runway and taxiways, onto several taxiway surfaces and was briefly airborne during the trip down the runway.
The plane crossed the end of the runway, became airborne and then appeared to stall. The plane's right wing hit the ground, the aircraft cartwheeled and a fire broke out. The witnesses stated the airplane looked like it was out of control during the takeoff sequence.
During the runway excursion, the airplane hit several several runway and taxiway light structures.
Click here to read the NTSB's preliminary report.