Primary finding
Probable cause
Pilot in command preflight decision/planning in attempting takeoff without prudent and sufficient preparation to assess wind direction. A factor relating to the accident was: the trees in the clearway at the airstrip end.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
Pilot/owner of lodge operating de havilland dhc2 landed at 1,200 foot river bar strip and loaded 4 passengers and light cargo in 'no more than 10 minutes.' takeoff aborted just prior to planned takeoff when pilot reported lack of acceleration with normal engine power. Overrun into trees beyond airstrip, collision with trees substantially damaging aircraft. Pilot noted 10 to 15 knot tailwind following accident.
Source record
Factual narrative
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