What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating on a local pleasure flight near Löwen (now Lewin Brzeski). The aircraft was carrying one pilot and three passengers. During the operation, the pilot elected to initiate takeoff from an alternative section of the field. Conditions included light winds and relatively muddy ground, which affected performance.
As the aircraft accelerated, the pilot realized that a ditch was present ahead within the available runway length. The takeoff distance required was insufficient for the conditions. The pilot attempted to rotate before reaching adequate airspeed. Consequently, the aircraft nosed down, struck the ground, and came to rest inverted.
All three passengers sustained minor injuries and escaped the wreckage. The pilot suffered serious injuries and passed away from those injuries the following evening.
Findings
Investigations identified the primary contributing factors as operational decisions made by the pilot. Specifically, the choice to attempt takeoff from a distance that was insufficient for the prevailing conditions was cited. Additionally, initiating the rotation prematurely while the aircraft speed remained too low was determined to be a critical error leading to the crash.