Metaline Falls, WA, USA
N5459C
CESSNA 170A
The pilot reported that, during takeoff initial climb, as the airplane passed over the departure end of the runway, it stopped climbing and started to sink. The pilot thought it was windshear and initiated a right turn to avoid trees, while lowering the nose to regain airspeed. The airplane subsequently descended into trees and terrain. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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