Flight Details
The pilot loaded the aircraft to within 50 pounds of its maximum gross weight. He attempted a short-field takeoff procedure at a density altitude of approximately 8000 feet. After lift-off, he retracted the flaps from 25 degrees to 10 degrees.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft climbed to about 150 feet above ground level. The pilot stated that he lowered the nose to accelerate, but noted that his airspeed had decayed about 15 mph, and the stall warning light was illuminated. He lowered the nose further in an attempt to regain airspeed, but was unable to regain airspeed or recover from an uncontrolled descent. During the descent, he was able to maneuver to avoid some obstacles and terrain, but the aircraft crashed in a hospital parking lot.
Pilot Statement
The pilot believed that he had been subjected to wind shear at the time of the accident.