Primary finding
Probable cause
The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a wet sod strip with a full load of chemicals. After the airplane failed to accelerate to liftoff speed, the pilot elected to dump the chemicals; the airplane broke ground and flew briefly. The pilot continued the climbout but never gained enough altitude to clear trees surrounding the sod strip. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.
Source record
Factual narrative
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