Flight Details
The pilot selected one notch of flaps, equivalent to half flaps, for the takeoff from runway 34. The METAR reported wind from 160 degrees at 6 knots, indicating a crosswind component relative to the runway heading.
Incident Description
As the airplane passed over the departure end of the runway, it began to 'sag.' In response, the pilot initiated a forced landing in a field. To avoid a ditch, he intentionally forced the airplane onto the ground, crossing the controls.
Environmental Conditions
The density altitude at the time was computed to be 7,690 feet mean sea level, indicating reduced air density typical of high-altitude or hot-day conditions. No other weather factors were reported.
Conclusion
No probable cause was stated in the source. The incident involved a forced landing following a sag after takeoff with half flaps, during which the pilot maneuvered to avoid a ditch.