Accident Overview
A pilot reported that during a takeoff from Runway 32, which was 3,000 feet long, 100 feet wide, with an up-sloping turf surface and an approximate 5-degree gradient, the airplane became airborne with approximately one-third of the runway remaining. The pilot noted that he usually departed on Runway 14, but gusty winds favored Runway 32.
Sequence of Events
After becoming airborne, the airplane accelerated in ground effect. However, windshear caused the airplane to sink. With less than 1,000 feet of runway remaining and large trees at the end, the pilot decided not to abort the takeoff. He initiated a right bank to avoid the large trees, but the airplane struck smaller trees and came to rest in a field.
Environmental Conditions
The reported wind near the accident site was from the northwest at 4 knots. The runway consisted of turf with an up-sloping gradient of about 5 degrees.