Accident Details
The pilot was conducting a takeoff from runway 17, which was described as rough dirt/gravel with drainage ditches and berms on both sides. According to the pilot, the wind was from the south at approximately 5 knots. As the airplane approached rotation speed, a gust of wind from the west lifted the right wing, pushing the airplane off the left side of the runway.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that after correcting back toward the runway, the airplane continued off the right side and struck the adjacent berm. The right main landing gear was bent outboard, while the left main and nose landing gear both separated from the aircraft. The airplane came to rest on its belly on the left side of the runway, facing north.
After exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed that the wind had shifted to the north at approximately 5 knots. The pilot also observed several dust devils on the runway at that time.
Damage Assessment
The insurance adjuster reported that the engine firewall, both wing assemblies, both ailerons and flaps, the empennage, and the horizontal stabilizer needed to be replaced as a result of the accident.