Incident Overview
During a demonstration of a short field takeoff, the aircraft encountered a moderate dip at a runway intersection. The dip caused the aircraft's tail to lower. As the tail descended, the tie-down ring installed on the tail snagged a runway light cable that had been uncovered by recent rains. The cable was designed to be buried but had become exposed due to erosion from precipitation.
Sequence of Events
The snagging of the cable resulted in the cable breaking at one side of the runway. With the cable no longer intact, the aircraft became uncontrollable. In response, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The abort maneuver was performed on a soft part of the runway. Due to the soft surface, the aircraft tipped over and came to rest inverted.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the inversion. No further details regarding the extent of damage or any injuries were provided in the investigation report. The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the cable being exposed and the subsequent snag.