Incident Summary
The pilot of an airplane reported that before departure, he checked the weather and performed a preflight inspection. He observed the direction of the windsock and determined that it favored a takeoff from runway 23. After an uneventful run-up, he began the takeoff roll.
Takeoff and Airspeed Observations
Halfway down the turf runway, the pilot observed the airplane's airspeed indicating 60 knots. He stated that at this point on the takeoff roll, he expected the airspeed to have reached 70 knots. The airplane continued to accelerate to 65 knots.
Decision to Force Airborne
With the end of the runway approaching, the pilot 'forced' the airplane airborne and retracted the landing gear. The airplane then settled to the ground and subsequently collided with trees at the end of the runway.
Post-Accident Wind Observation
After the accident, the pilot observed the wind direction and noted that it was out of the northeast. He opined that the airplane had encountered a sudden wind shift or downdraft during the takeoff roll.
Additional Details
No other information regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, or occupant status was provided in the source. The report does not specify the extent of damage or any injuries.