Accident Overview
Aircraft operations at a private sod airfield ended in an accident during a takeoff attempt on Runway 10. The selected runway was oriented downwind, with surface winds reported from 230 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 27 knots. The sod strip had notable terrain and obstacle features: a steep hill crossed the runway near its midpoint, and trees approximately 100 feet in height lined both sides.
Witness Observations
Multiple witnesses reported observing the aircraft during the takeoff roll. They noted that the wing flaps appeared to be in the extended position. No further details about the takeoff progression or any anomalies were provided.
Wreckage Location and Attitude
The wreckage came to rest on the north side of the departure end of the runway. The aircraft impacted the terrain in a nose-down, left-wing-low attitude. The landing gear was not discussed in the source.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, an examination of the aircraft revealed that the wing flaps were found in the retracted position. This differed from the extended configuration reported by witnesses during the takeoff roll.
Meteorological and Environmental Factors
The wind conditions at the time involved a crosswind component given the runway direction and wind direction. The source did not specify the exact crosswind magnitude. The presence of a steep hill near the runway midpoint and tall trees on either side may have created turbulence or wind shear, but no causal link was established in the source.
Remarks
The source did not provide information about the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or the date of the accident. It also did not state any probable cause or contributing factors.