Accident Details
The pilot of the airplane provided a written statement describing the events of the accident. According to the pilot, the takeoff acceleration was normal. Immediately after liftoff, the pilot lowered the airplane's nose and accelerated to best angle of climb while remaining in ground effect. After reaching the best angle, the pilot began to climb; however, the airplane's airspeed rapidly decayed. In response to the loss of airspeed, the pilot lowered the airplane's nose and turned the aircraft toward the crosswind and lowering terrain. After turning, the pilot reported that he "landed on ground but hit wire fence." Following the collision with the fence, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage.
Weather Information
The 1650 METAR observation at McCall reported weather conditions, in part, as: winds from 260 degrees at 7 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; temperature 22 degrees Celsius; barometric pressure (altimeter) 30.14 inches.
Airport Information
The McCall Airport is located in mountainous terrain. The airport elevation is 5,021 feet above mean sea level. The single hard surface runway, designated 16/34, is 6,107 feet long and 75 feet wide.