Event Description
The accident occurred during an aborted takeoff when the airplane impacted trees, causing substantial damage. The pilot had intended to deploy flaps while taxiing but inadvertently left the flap switch in the up position. During the takeoff roll, the airplane became airborne and immediately stalled. The pilot responded by lowering the nose, but the airplane settled and lost control. It then struck a tree and subsequently a large rock.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, as he taxied, he flipped a switch intending to lower the flaps. However, after the accident, he discovered that the flap switch was still in the up position. He stated that during the takeoff roll, the airplane lifted off and stalled. After lowering the nose, the airplane settled and was out of control. The pilot concluded that he had rotated the airplane with insufficient airspeed for the configuration to sustain flight. The airplane's flaps had not been deployed, leading to inadequate lift at the rotation speed.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage from the impact with the tree and rock. No further details about the specific components damaged were provided.