Accident Details
The accident involved a Tri-Pacer aircraft with four persons and approximately 150 pounds of baggage on board. The occupants were from Canada and were vacationing in the United States. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft due to the rough and uneven terrain of the field where the pilot chose to land.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, the aircraft became airborne and climbed to about 100 feet above the runway. However, it would not maintain altitude because of the high density altitude conditions. The pilot decided to land in a field, but the field was rough and uneven, which caused damage to the aircraft.
Conditions
The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be approximately 6,000 feet. No other weather conditions or factors were reported in the source. The aircraft was operated by a private pilot, and no injuries or fatalities were mentioned.