What happened
During the takeoff roll on runway 18, the airplane veered to the left of the paved surface and traveled into the adjacent grassy area. While moving off the runway, the aircraft made contact with a grain wagon and a pickup truck that were located in the field.
Wind conditions reported ten nautical miles away from the airport indicated winds from 130 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots. These conditions suggest significant crosswind components during the departure phase.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the pilot's ability to handle the aircraft in the reported weather conditions. Records showed that the pilot had a total flight time of 103 hours. Notably, the pilot had previously experienced difficulties controlling the airplane in crosswind conditions, which was a relevant factor in this incident.
Findings
The primary contributing factors were the crosswind conditions and the pilot's prior history with control issues in similar weather. The combination of gusty winds and limited experience likely led to the loss of directional control during the critical takeoff phase.