Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that the departure from a remote airstrip was initiated toward the north. During the takeoff roll, the airplane lifted off to an altitude of about 20 feet.
Encounter with Windshear
Shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane encountered low-level windshear. According to the pilot, the windshear pushed the airplane to the right, directing it into high vegetation adjacent to the airstrip. The pilot noted that the wind was from the north at 15 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots.
Aircraft Damage
The collision with vegetation resulted in structural damage to the airplane. Specifically, the left wing lift strut and the right wing were damaged. No further details about the extent of damage or other components were provided.
Pilot Statement
The pilot, who held a commercial certificate, provided the account of the event. The flight was conducted under Part 91 rules for personal purposes. The pilot did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or other identifying information.