Incident Overview
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, a loud pop was heard from behind, and the tail began shaking. The pilot reported having little rudder authority and being unable to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, departed the runway, and came to rest in a corn field.
Cockpit Placard and Examination
The cockpit reportedly contained a placard indicating that the tail wheel should be locked during takeoff on asphalt. Following the incident, an examination of the airplane revealed that the tailwheel lock was not broken, and the tailwheel lock hole was not deformed or damaged.
Conclusion
The incident involved a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, accompanied by a loud pop and tail shaking. No further information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or the number of occupants.