Incident Overview
According to a passenger on board, she had her eyes closed during takeoff and only opened them once she felt the aircraft was airborne. Upon opening her eyes, she observed the airplane above the trees and heard something striking the aircraft multiple times. She then realized the aircraft was losing power and descending. The passenger was jolted forward in her seat and felt the aircraft continue to descend until it impacted the ground.
The pilot reported having no recollection of the flight after initiating the takeoff roll.
Examination and Findings
An FAA inspector stated that the aircraft stalled and came to rest in a heavily wooded, swampy area, located a few hundred yards northeast of the grass strip. No engine or aircraft mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot, nor were any discovered during the wreckage examination.
Weather data indicated that conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or occupants were provided in the source.