Incident Overview
An airplane experienced a loss of control shortly after departure, based on witness and pilot statements. The event occurred when the airplane, after lifting off at the runway midpoint, entered a right turn that resulted in a descent into trees and a post-impact fire.
Witness Observations
Multiple witnesses observed the airplane's departure. One witness reported that the airplane began a right turn when it was about 50 feet above ground level. According to this witness, the airplane continued to increase its bank angle and descended into trees, erupting into flames shortly after ground contact.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that he initiated a right turn to the departure runway's downwind leg when the airplane was between 500 and 800 feet above ground level. He reported that the airplane slipped more to the right than intended, reaching approximately a 45-degree bank angle. The stall horn activated, and the pilot said the airplane would not level off with left rudder application. He acknowledged that he had not used left aileron to assist with the recovery.
Investigation Findings
During the on-scene investigation, no mechanical anomalies were found with the airframe or engine. The source does not provide a stated cause for the accident.