Accident Overview
During initial climbout from runway 29, the airplane experienced a loss of control and impacted wires and terrain. The airplane was destroyed in the impact and subsequent post-impact fire. A witness reported observing the airplane take off and climb at a steep angle, describing the maneuver as a "short field takeoff." The witness noted that the tail dropped and the nose pitched upward into a "steep angle of attack." The airplane then entered a "spin" in a nose-down attitude.
Weather and Investigation
The locally recorded wind at the time was 040 degrees at 9 knots. An on-scene investigation established continuity of the engine and flight controls. No pre-impact anomalies were detected during the investigation.
Witness Account
A witness saw the airplane depart runway 29 and climb at a steep angle, characterizing the takeoff as a "short field takeoff." The witness further described that the tail of the airplane dropped and the nose pitched upward, resulting in a "steep angle of attack." Subsequently, the airplane was seen in a "spin" with a nose-down attitude.
Investigation Findings
Investigators confirmed that engine and flight control continuity were established after the accident. The on-scene examination did not detect any pre-impact anomalies. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and fire.