Accident Overview
A private pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, departing from an off-airport site. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a soft spot on the runway surface, which delayed the airplane's liftoff. Following the delayed liftoff, the pilot reported being unable to avoid trees located near the departure end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that as the airplane became airborne, it struck a tree with its right wing. The impact caused the airplane to spin and descend to the ground. The pilot noted that there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot provided the account of the events, indicating the soft spot on the takeoff surface was the initial anomaly that led to the delayed liftoff and subsequent collision with trees.