What happened
The pilot attempted to initiate a takeoff from a dirt road located at or near maximum gross weight conditions under high density altitude. During the initial phase of the roll, the aircraft encountered a small rise in the road surface. In response, the pilot eased back on the control yoke. This input resulted in a loss of directional control. The airplane skidded off the left-hand side of the road and struck two mounds of dirt. The pilot recalled that the last indicated airspeed readout was 65 knots.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the takeoff attempt. Key factors identified included the aircraft being at or near maximum gross weight and operating under high density altitude conditions. The physical interaction with the road surface, specifically a small rise, contributed to the loss of control. The aircraft sustained damage after skidding off the roadway and impacting two mounds of dirt.
Findings
Contributing factors to this accident included the pilot's decision to attempt takeoff under adverse weight and atmospheric conditions. The loss of directional control occurred immediately following contact with a rise in the road surface. The airspeed at the time of the incident was recorded as 65 knots.