Background
The pilot had landed a single-engine aircraft in a pasture area approximately 1,500 feet long. While on the ground, a weather front began moving into the area. The pilot elected to take off to move the aircraft to a safer location.
Accident
The pilot initiated the takeoff to the south, but the ground was soft due to recent rains. The aircraft lifted off but would not climb sufficiently to clear 25-foot trees at the end of the field. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with the trees at about 10 to 15 feet above ground level and came to rest in a wings-level attitude, suspended approximately 5 feet above ground level in the trees.
Pilot's Assessment
The pilot believed that his lack of experience in soft-field operations contributed to an improper decision.