What happened
During the takeoff phase, the aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining altitude immediately after leaving the ground. During this period of insufficient climb, the plane made contact with a hedge. Although the aircraft managed to gain some elevation following this initial impact, the pilot attempted to execute a left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the tip of the left wing struck the terrain, leading to a subsequent crash.
The accident resulted in one fatality involving the pilot. Following the impact with the ground, a fire broke out, which led to the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
Official investigations were unable to identify the specific reason why the aircraft struggled to climb after liftoff. However, it was determined that the initial collision with the hedge caused damage to the elevators and the tail control system, which compromised the pilot's ability to maintain control of the airplane.