Overview
A pilot intended to land at Covington Airport, which has an east-west runway. However, the pilot lined up with a runway at Whispering Pines Airpark, a private airport. The pilot subsequently recognized the mistake but continued the approach.
Sequence of Events
The pilot performed a touch-and-go landing on the last half of Whispering Pines Airpark's 2,600-foot runway. Following takeoff, the aircraft was unable to climb fast enough to clear trees located at the north end of the runway. The aircraft collided with the trees and then descended to the ground.
Airport Information
According to airport representatives, the normal operating method at Whispering Pines Airpark is to land to the north and take off to the south. The runway orientation and surrounding terrain contributed to the circumstances of the incident.