Incident Overview
The accident occurred as the airplane was climbing out from a runway. According to the flight instructor, the aircraft stalled at an altitude just above the surrounding trees. During the attempted recovery, the nose was lowered, causing the airplane to strike trees in a wooded area. Subsequently, the airplane crashed into the ground, and was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain.
Flight Instructor's Account
The flight instructor provided a description of the events. He stated, "During the climbout, the airplane stalled just above the trees. In recovery, lowered the nose and struck the trees of the nearby woods. Airplane crashed into the ground." This account indicates that the stall occurred shortly after takeoff, and the recovery maneuver led to contact with trees.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight. This suggests that the aircraft's systems were operating normally, and the stall was not caused by a mechanical failure.
Weather Conditions
The wind conditions at the airport were recorded as 260 degrees at 3 knots. No other weather information was reported.