What happened
The pilot conducted pre-flight weather checks before operating on a 1020-foot grass strip. He landed at 0935 EDT, departed approximately ten minutes later, and returned to land again. Roughly one hour and five minutes after his first takeoff, he initiated another departure with 20 degrees of flaps selected.
After lift-off, the tail of the aircraft struck a fence located at the end of the strip. This impact caused the elevator controls to lock up. The pilot reduced power, but the aircraft crashed beyond the fence into a wet, marshy area and came to rest in an inverted position.
Findings
The owner's manual recommended using no greater than 10 degrees of flaps for minimum run takeoffs. The use of excessive flap settings likely contributed to the tail strike and subsequent loss of control.