Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
Thanks JT.
With the topography to the west and gusty winds to 32 kts reported, rotors would have been severe. The shortish take off roll would be explained by the stiff headwind. If the rotors resulted in a 20kt change in IAS at the reported 100' altitude I can see how a stall might develop so quickly even quick action by the pilot might not have been enough.