What happened
The pilot executed a low pass over the airstrip. During the attempt to climb after this maneuver, the airplane struck a tree located at the end of the runway. Following the impact, the aircraft entered a right spiral before colliding with the ground.
An eyewitness reported that the purpose of the low pass was to allow the passenger's wife to take photographs from the ground. The pilot experienced a left quartering tailwind of approximately 13 knots during this operation. Reports indicated that the left wing detached from the airplane prior to impact, and the engine was heard running until the moment of collision.
Findings
The accident occurred during a low altitude maneuver where control was lost due to terrain contact. The presence of a quartering tailwind may have influenced the climb performance. The detachment of the left wing prior to ground impact suggests structural failure or separation caused by the initial tree strike.