Accident Details
According to the pilot, during takeoff the aircraft "immediately slid sideways" as the nosewheel lifted off. A witness reported that the aircraft weathervaned or veered into the wind. The pilot then reduced power, causing the aircraft to drop from an altitude of approximately 15 feet above ground level (AGL) to the grass surface beside the runway.
Impact and Damage
The aircraft struck the ground tail first and on the main landing gear. All three gear assemblies were damaged, along with the tail cone and rudder.
Wind Conditions
The recorded wind at Addison Airport at 1347 Central Daylight Time (CDT) was from 300 degrees at 7 knots. However, the pilot stated that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 130 degrees at 15 knots.