Accident Summary
The aircraft was engaged in a takeoff from a private airstrip located on the pilot's ranch. During the takeoff roll, a horse unexpectedly entered the runway directly ahead of the aircraft. In response, the pilot rotated the aircraft prematurely in an effort to avoid a collision with the animal. This early rotation induced an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently lost lift, causing a wing to drop. It then cartwheeled along the runway before coming to a stop. The left main landing gear was sheared off during the impact sequence.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, the aircraft was taking off from his own ranch airstrip. A horse ran onto the runway in front of the aircraft, leaving insufficient distance to abort the takeoff. The pilot therefore initiated an early rotation to attempt to fly over the horse. The aircraft stalled and returned to the runway, where it cartwheeled. The damage included the separation of the left main gear.