Accident Details
A pilot and three adult passengers boarded the aircraft and taxied to Runway 17 for departure. The reported wind was from 310 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot initiated the takeoff roll and continued until near the midfield point of the runway. At that time, the pilot realized the aircraft would not rotate. The pilot then aborted the takeoff. As the aircraft neared the end of the runway, the pilot added power to fly over a drainage ditch located approximately 100 feet past the runway end. After crossing the ditch, the aircraft touched down on the opposite side. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, and the aircraft slid for approximately 50 feet before nosing over.
Sequence of Events
The takeoff was aborted after the aircraft failed to rotate. The pilot's decision to add power to clear the ditch rather than stop on the runway resulted in the aircraft departing the runway environment. The nose gear collapse occurred after landing beyond the ditch, and the aircraft slid to a stop after nosing over.
Aircraft Damage
The nose gear collapsed during the event, and the aircraft nosed over. No further damage details are provided.