Aerodynamic Stall During Takeoff from Grass Airstrip

Accident Description

The pilot reported that after a normal landing, he performed a 180-degree turn at the end of the grass airstrip and began the takeoff roll. After accelerating to 65 miles per hour, the airplane became airborne at the crest of an incline. About 20 feet above the ground, the airplane began to quickly lose airspeed. The stall warning horn sounded, the left wing dropped, and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall.

Sequence of Events

The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and collided with a fence at the end of the grass airstrip. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.