Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff from the private airstrip, the right wing of the airplane impacted bushes alongside of the narrow turf runway. As a result of the impact, the airplane to yawed to the right. The pilot attempted to pull back on the yoke, but lost control and the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanic malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.