What happened
The student pilot was conducting a takeoff roll when he noticed that the airspeed indicator was not functioning. As the aircraft accelerated, he accumulated excessive ground speed before deciding to abort the takeoff. Unfortunately, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop within the remaining length of the runway, resulting in damage to the aircraft.
The investigation
An examination of the aircraft revealed that the pitot tube was blocked with foreign material, specifically insects. This blockage prevented the airspeed indicator from operating correctly during the takeoff roll.
Findings
The failure of the airspeed indicator due to insect blockage in the pitot tube contributed to the incident. The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff after accumulating excessive ground speed also played a role in the outcome.