Accident Details
According to the pilot's statement, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL), the aircraft ceased climbing and started to descend. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent and attempted a forced landing in a field. Prior to touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted the top of a barbed wire fence, and both the main and nose landing gears collapsed upon landing.
Density Altitude Considerations
The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 7,900 feet. The maximum density altitude listed on the takeoff distance versus density altitude chart in the owner's handbook is 7,000 feet.
Pilot's Observations
The pilot reported that he believed either a downdraft or wind shear was encountered after takeoff. However, he reported a wind velocity of 8 knots.