Incident Overview
The pilot initiated a takeoff from a rough turf airstrip measuring 2,400 feet in length. The runway surface consisted of areas of soft dirt interspersed with grass ranging from 1 to 8 inches in height. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft collided with trees located near the departure end of the runway. The trees were approximately 75 feet tall, and the impact occurred about 50 feet above the ground.
Environmental Conditions
Calculations indicated that the density altitude at the time was approximately 4,700 feet. Under the prevailing conditions, an estimated 2,213 to 2,616 feet of runway would have been required for the takeoff ground run.
The source provides no further details regarding aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or damage.