In my experience there is an extremely high chance of drift when conducting a take off like this. Drift either from pilot input or failure to correct as a direct result of lack of perception quality or......external - airflow but commonly both. I always make a point whether under NVG or not, to ensure there is positive forward movement during take off and landing. I am not talking a vast amount of forward speed, just enough for the pilot to be 100% certain that the aircraft is 'drifting' in a determined direction and perhaps if the surrounds permit, a positive indication from the ASI, GSI/Doppler is better.
Seen this sort of thing happen in broad daylight and I have seriously spoiled a few airframes at night myself in the early days. Guess I should have paid more attention durring instruction eh?
Best Wishes