What happened
During an ascent following departure from Healy, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. While climbing, the plane impacted several trees in the vicinity of the airport, resulting in a crash. The impact led to the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the collision with trees was inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot. Several environmental factors also played a role in the accident. At the time of the event, the airport was experiencing unfavorable wind conditions, including gusts reaching 20 knots. Furthermore, the wind was reported as variable and gusting up to 50 knots in areas approximately 1.5 miles from the airport.