What happened
A pilot was operating an air taxi flight departing from a remote, tundra-covered bench. During the takeoff roll toward the north, the aircraft became airborne when a strong wind from the left front caused the left wing to lift.
As a result of this lift, the right main landing gear tire and the right wing struck the ground, causing the airplane to pivot to the right. The aircraft subsequently traveled over the edge of the bench and landed in a creek bed. The pilot reported wind conditions of approximately 300 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 25 knots.
The aircraft sustained damage to the fuselage, empennage, and the right wing. The pilot was not injured.