Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot elected to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a tailwind, resulting in an extended takeoff roll. The airplane encountered a creek and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot elected to takeoff from an off airport site in variable wind conditions. During the takeoff roll the airplane encountered a tailwind, resulting in an extended takeoff roll, and inability to out climb the terrain. The airplane encountered a creek and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.