Accident Details
The pilot was performing a short-field takeoff from a dirt road. An open field was present to the right, while a barbed wire fence bordered the left side. The pilot engaged one notch of flaps and applied brakes to initiate the takeoff.
Sequence of Events
After becoming airborne, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, prompting a left turn. The pilot applied aileron correction, but the nose of the airplane impacted the barbed wire fence. Subsequently, the right wing struck a tree, causing the aircraft to flip inverted into a ditch before coming to rest.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. No other damage details were specified in the report.