What happened
The incident occurred during the initial takeoff climb phase, with the aircraft heading in a westerly direction. At an altitude of approximately 150 feet above ground level (AGL), the pilot encountered a severe wind gust originating from the south. In response to this sudden atmospheric disturbance, the pilot turned the aircraft toward the south. This maneuver coincided with a rapid increase in altitude of approximately 60 to 70 feet.
Shortly after reaching this peak, the wind condition ceased abruptly. The loss of the upward force caused the aircraft to descend rapidly and mush toward the ground. The impact occurred while the aircraft was in a slight nose-low and left-wing-low attitude. Following the initial contact with the surface, the aircraft nosed over. Several witnesses on the ground confirmed that erratic wind conditions were present at the time of the event.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the encounter with severe and erratic wind gusts during a critical phase of flight. The sudden change in wind velocity and direction disrupted the aircraft's lift and stability, leading to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent ground impact.