Accident Overview
The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from a 2,300-foot-long grass runway. The airplane collided with dense swamp reeds that were 10 feet tall, located 100 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. After impact, the airplane rotated 180 degrees, struck the ground tail first, and came to rest inverted in the swamp.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, the airspeed during the climb out was 'normal' at 70 knots. He reported that he had cleared the end of the runway when a gust of wind, characterized as wind shear, caused the airplane to drop an estimated 10 to 15 feet. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction with either the airplane or the engine.
Damage and Outcome
The airplane sustained damage from the collision with the reeds and the subsequent inversion in the swamp. No further details about the extent of damage or the condition of the occupants were provided in the source material.