Accident Details
A private certificated pilot was conducting a takeoff from a one-way landing area oriented north/south. The area was approximately 400 feet long and 15 feet wide, situated at an elevation of about 2,000 feet msl. The departure was to the north and downhill.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, he began the takeoff roll with one notch of flaps selected. The airplane lifted off and climbed to about 40 feet above ground level. The pilot reported that he felt as if a tailwind pushed the tail downward, raising the nose. To prevent a stall, he lowered the nose and began retracting the flaps. Shortly after, the airplane collided with spruce trees approximately 200 yards from the takeoff area.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained damage to the landing gear, stabilizer, both wings, and wing lift struts.