Aircraft Collision with Trees After Takeoff Due to Aileron Control Cable Failure (N84399)

Incident Overview and Pilot Report The pilot reported that the first flight of the day was uneventful and that no mechanical malfunctions were noted. After landing, the pilot dropped off a friend and picked up another friend for a subsequent flight. The pilot stated that he thoroughly ground-checked the aircraft before departure and performed a run-up, checking the magnetos, carburetor heat, and flight controls, with everything appearing normal. During takeoff with full power, the pilot observed that between 80 and 100 feet over the departure end of runway 17, the flight controls began feeling stiff and the airplane started banking right. Excessive pressure was required on the flight controls to keep the wings level, and the airplane began to lose altitude. The aircraft subsequently collided with 40-foot trees located one-quarter mile beyond and 50 feet to the right of the departure end of runway 17.