Incident Overview
During takeoff, the left wing of the aircraft dragged on the ground. The pilot rotated at 75 knots. Shortly after liftoff, the pilot felt the airplane roll and yaw, which he interpreted as wind shear. In response, the pilot initiated corrective control inputs using the rudder, neutral aileron, and forward yoke pressure. The airplane's attitude and flight path returned to normal, and the pilot retracted the landing gear.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not feel or hear the impact of the left wing tip during the takeoff or initial climb. He was surprised to see the damage to the left wing during the climb phase of the flight. Upon discovering the damage, the pilot diverted to a nearby airport where he executed an emergency landing. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing tip. No other issues were reported. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft at the alternate airport without further incident.