Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
A takeoff was being conducted in the tailwheel airplane with a 70 degree left crosswind. The pilot stated she was using runway 5 & that the airport awos listed the wind as from the northwest at 4 to 6 kts. The pilot said that as the tail came up the nose of the airplane veered a little to the left and additional right rudder was applied. According to her, at that time the airplane was struck by a gust & it weathervaned sharply to the right. The airplane departed the runway right side and collided with the ground.
Source record
Factual narrative
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