Accident Overview
A pilot began a takeoff on runway 12 from its intersection with runway 16, which left 2,175 feet of runway remaining. During the departure, the aircraft struck the roof of a garage located approximately 360 feet from the departure end of the runway. The aircraft then collided with a power pole, power lines, telephone lines, the top of a house, and a pickup truck.
Examination and Findings
An examination of the aircraft and the accident site revealed no evidence of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure. The pilot had not calculated the aircraft's takeoff roll before initiating the departure and did not use a short field takeoff procedure. The density altitude at the time was approximately 6,700 feet. For the altitude and weather conditions, an estimated ground roll required to clear a 10-foot obstacle was about 2,241 feet.