Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot took off to the north and reached an altitude of approximately 500 feet when the airplane appeared to be turning to the west. During the turn, it entered what was described as a 45 degree nose down attitude and descended to impact with the terrain. Winds at a reporting station 4 nm from the accident site were reported as 280 degree at 25 knots gusting to 33 knots. Both the west and east sides of the runway are lined with trees. Post accident inspection of the engine and flight controls failed to reveal any failure/malfunction.
Source record
Factual narrative
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