What happened
During the initial climb phase while departing from the Ad Dali' (Dhala) airstrip, the aircraft encountered sudden atmospheric disturbances. Specifically, the plane was hit by downward air currents that caused it to lose necessary altitude immediately after leaving the ground. As the aircraft descended unexpectedly, the tail wheel made contact with the runway surface.
Following this impact, the pilot lost control of the vehicle, leading to a subsequent crash. Although the incident resulted in significant damage to the airframe, there were no casualties; both occupants escaped the wreckage without any injuries. Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the event, the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the encounter with downdrafts during the takeoff sequence.