Accident Details
The accident involved aircraft N4848Q. The aircraft was loaded to its maximum gross weight at the time of the takeoff. The runway used was a turf runway measuring 2,350 feet in length. The density altitude at the time was approximately 2,500 feet.
Pilot Observations
According to the pilot, the wind before departure was light and favored Runway 29. During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that the aircraft did not seem to be developing quite the power expected, although the instruments indicated normal operation. The aircraft used the full length of the runway to become airborne.
Collision and Aftermath
After lifting off, the aircraft was unable to clear a fence located off the departure end of the runway. The aircraft struck the top of the fence and subsequently crashed in the field beyond. Following the accident, the pilot walked back to the airport and observed that the airport windsock indicated wind from the northeast.