Incident Overview
During the initial climb after takeoff, the pilot raised the landing gear and then performed an evasive maneuver to the right to avoid a flock of birds. As part of the evasive action, he raised the flaps. The aircraft was slow, so he kept the nose down to build airspeed for the climb. Just as he was about to commence the climb, he saw a wire ahead. He pulled up rapidly, but the right wing made contact with the wire. The wire broke. The pilot then entered the downwind leg and landed on runway 6.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he was fatigued, frustrated, and disappointed. He had worked straight for the previous three weeks and had been unable to get a day off.
Aircraft Damage
The source does not specify damage to the aircraft. The wire was reported to have broken.
Injuries
No injuries were reported in the source.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.