Accident Overview
A Cessna 152 collided with a ditch during an aborted takeoff. The pilot reported that the takeoff was conducted on runway 34, which has a length of 2,600 feet. The density altitude at the time was 4,000 feet.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the aircraft accelerated to 60 knots but was not lifting off. As the airplane approached the departure end of the runway, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the aircraft collided with a ditch.
Aircraft Performance
Under the conditions existing on the day of the accident, the Cessna 152 is expected to achieve takeoff at 50 to 54 knots and require a takeoff distance of 1,420 feet. The pilot used no flaps during the takeoff and applied 30 degrees of flaps during the abort.