What happened
During the initial climb phase of takeoff from a 1,000-foot-long dirt runway, an aircraft collided with a power line and trees. The pilot reported that the aircraft accelerated normally while using runway 23. However, during the takeoff, there was a 40-degree quartering tailwind, and the aircraft did not gain altitude as rapidly as anticipated.
At the time of the accident, the wind was from 090 degrees at approximately 5 knots, with occasional gusts to 10 knots. The ambient temperature was estimated at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the elevation of the airstrip was 2,620 feet mean sea level. Due to these conditions, the Safety Board estimated the density altitude was approximately 6,000 feet.
The investigation
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions present during the flight.