Incident Overview
A solo cross-country flight was taking off on Runway 02 at Hartford, Connecticut. The pilot completed a runup and received clearance for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the pilot attempted to rotate the aircraft at approximately 60 KIAS, but the aircraft did not lift off.
Sequence of Events
The trim tab had been set to neutral during the runup. As the pilot reduced power by pulling the throttle back, the aircraft began rolling to the left. Braking was applied, and the aircraft's left wing struck a VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator) light. The aircraft came to rest approximately 300 feet beyond the point of impact.
Findings
The aircraft did not become airborne as intended. No other details regarding aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source. No injuries or damage specifics are available.
Probable Cause
The investigation source did not state a probable cause.