Accident Details
According to the pilot, the tower controller issued a caution for wind shear and subsequently cleared the flight for departure. The pilot delayed momentarily to assess the wind conditions before initiating the takeoff. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 75 feet, at which point it began to lose altitude. The pilot described the sensation as if the airplane was "being pushed down." Corrective measures were applied by the pilot, but the descent could not be arrested. The aircraft subsequently impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage.
Weather Conditions
The automated special weather observation report, issued shortly after the time of the accident, recorded winds variable from 100 degrees to 160 degrees at 7 knots, with light rain present.