General
A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the grass and ridges on the strip held the aircraft's speed down more than anticipated. Consequently, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff. The aircraft rolled off the end of the runway and came to rest in a brier patch.
Events
The pilot later stated that he could have made it safely, but his instinct was stronger, leading him to abort the takeoff. The grass on the strip was approximately 4 inches high, and there were small ridges down the center of the strip.
Findings
The investigation determined that the presence of tall grass and ridges on the grass strip reduced the aircraft's acceleration, prompting the pilot to abort the takeoff. No further details were provided.