What happened
The pilot elected to initiate a takeoff from an airfield that was officially closed to all aircraft operations by the Federal Aviation Administration. The closure was necessitated by significant winter flood damage sustained by the runway surface, rendering it unsafe for use.
Despite the operational restrictions, the pilot proceeded with the departure. During the initial climb-out phase, the N1320F managed to clear two large fir trees located approximately 500 feet from the end of the runway. However, the aircraft subsequently struck additional trees about 400 feet further along its flight path.
Following the impact, the aircraft stalled and came to rest approximately 1,625 feet from the end of the runway. The Cessna sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision with the vegetation.