Incident Details
A student pilot conducted a pleasure/personal flight to an old hunting strip. The strip was described as rough and gravel, located on sloping terrain. After landing, the pilot waited for a rain storm with heavy winds to pass before beginning his departure. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the right rear area, which turned the aircraft. The plane subsequently struck small trees located close to the strip. The elevation of the strip was approximately 3,100 feet.
Pilot and Endorsement
An inspection of the student pilot's logbook revealed that he was not properly endorsed to land at that airport. No additional details about the pilot's qualifications or experience were provided.
Meteorological Conditions
Reportedly, the wind was gusting to 20 knots at the time of the incident. The pilot had waited for a rain storm with heavy wind to pass before attempting takeoff.