Accident Overview
A certificated airline transport pilot was attempting a southwesterly departure from a dry creek bed measuring 750 feet in length. During the takeoff roll, approximately 700 feet down the creek bed, the pilot applied 25 degrees of flaps. The airplane became airborne but did not gain sufficient altitude to clear the rising terrain ahead.
Collision Sequence
As the airplane struggled to climb, its right wing collided with a stand of trees. This impact pivoted the airplane to the right, causing the left wing to strike the ground. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the wings and the lower left longeron.
Aftermath
No further details about the pilot or passengers were provided in the source document. The investigation likely focused on the performance and decision-making during the departure, but no causal factors were explicitly stated.