Accident Overview
A pilot landed on a dry lake bed to provide assistance to another pilot whose airplane was stuck in mud. After completing the assistance, the accident pilot initiated a takeoff from the same location. During the takeoff roll, the right wing of the airplane struck tall willow bushes. The airplane then veered to the right and subsequently began to slide left with the nose pointing to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
Sequence of Events
The pilot intentionally landed on a dry lake bed to help the pilot of another aircraft that had become mired in mud. Following the aid, the accident pilot attempted to take off. As the airplane accelerated during the takeoff roll, the right wing contacted tall willow bushes. This contact caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane then transitioned into a lateral slide to the left while the nose remained oriented to the right. The left main landing gear failed and collapsed, resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
Aircraft Damage
The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. Additional damage likely occurred due to the impact with the terrain and the earlier contact with the willow bushes. The extent of the damage is not specified in the source.