What happened
The pilot of the accident airplane reported that he was attempting to takeoff from a 2,500-foot-long sod landing strip. During the ground run, the wind direction shifted from a direct crosswind to a quartering tailwind. Because of this change in wind conditions, the pilot elected to abort the takeoff.
During the aborted takeoff sequence, the airplane ground looped to the left. As a result of this maneuver, the right wing collided with terrain.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the aborted takeoff and the subsequent loss of directional control. Examination of the event revealed that the pilot's decision to abort was driven by the unexpected change in wind direction during the critical phase of flight.