Accident Summary
The pilot, holding an airline transport certificate, was conducting a departure from a tundra- and gravel-covered area adjacent to a creek. The takeoff surface was described as 20 feet wide by 300 feet long, incorporating a dogleg turn to the left, followed by an additional 600-foot takeoff segment. The entire takeoff area sloped downhill.
Departing toward the north, the pilot reported a tailwind of 6 to 10 knots. Approximately 100 feet past the dogleg turn to the left, the tailwind caused the tail of the airplane to be pushed to the right. Consequently, the nose of the airplane veered to the left, resulting in a collision with willow bushes. The airplane subsequently nosed over.
Damage
The accident sequence inflicted damage on the right wing lift struts, the rudder, and the right elevator.