Accident Description
During takeoff, the pilot departed to the north and climbed to approximately 500 feet. At that altitude, the airplane appeared to begin a turn to the west. While turning, the aircraft entered a nose-down attitude described as 45 degrees and subsequently descended until it impacted the terrain.
Weather and Environmental Conditions
At a reporting station located 4 nautical miles from the accident site, winds were reported from 280 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 33 knots. Both the west and east sides of the runway were lined with trees.
Post-Accident Examination
An inspection of the engine and flight controls conducted after the accident failed to reveal any failure or malfunction.