Primary finding
Probable cause
The improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain proper airspeed for takeoff from a short strip in tailwind weather conditions. A factor relating to the accident was the tailwind weather conditions.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot attempted to take off from a 1100 ft. Dirt strip in tailwind weather conditions. The acft entered a descent at full power after liftoff, struck a tree, and impacted the ground off the end of the strip.
Source record
Factual narrative
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