What happened
The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft began its takeoff roll. According to the pilot's account, a sudden gust of wind struck the aircraft immediately after liftoff, pushing it downward toward the runway surface. The pilot was unable to accelerate the aircraft to a safe climb speed during this critical phase.
Despite the loss of airspeed and altitude, the pilot managed to maintain directional control, keeping the aircraft straight and level. However, the aircraft drifted off the end of the runway, breached a fence, and impacted a cluster of trees at a very low airspeed. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
The investigation
Post-accident examination confirmed that the aircraft had departed the runway environment and struck trees. The pilot's statement indicated that he lacked sufficient dual instruction to handle such wind conditions, suggesting a deficiency in training rather than mechanical failure.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed after encountering a gust of wind during the initial climb. This loss of energy led to an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with terrain obstacles outside the runway safety area.