Landing Configuration
A private pilot landed at a turf strip with full flaps deployed and 6 units of nose-up trim applied.
Departure Preparation
According to the pilot, during preparation for departure he was in a hurry to avoid inclement weather at his destination and did not use a checklist. He did not retrim the aircraft from the landing configuration.
Takeoff and Loss of Control
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft became airborne prematurely. It then stalled, mushed, and recontacted the runway. The pilot stated that he lost control on the ground, and the aircraft veered left off the runway. It struck trees and came to rest in a ditch measuring 5.5 feet deep.