Accident Details
The pilot/owner of a single-engine tailwheel airplane was attempting to depart from a private turf runway. During the takeoff, a gust of wind contacted the airplane from the left side, causing it to veer to the right. The airplane's right wing and propeller subsequently struck a fence post. The pilot then attempted to fly the airplane back to the runway, but it impacted terrain and slid into a tree.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Aircraft Damage
Examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Weather Conditions
Weather recorded at an airport located about 15 miles from the accident site, around the time of the accident, included a left quartering headwind at 9 knots.