Departure and Stall Warning
The pilot and a passenger were departing on a local flight. According to the pilot's statement after the accident, he leaned the mixture prior to takeoff. He rotated the aircraft at 65 knots. During the initial climb, the stall warning horn activated.
Attempted Recovery
The pilot attempted to remedy the stall condition by lowering the nose. Despite this action, he stated that he could not maintain flight. He subsequently landed in an open area off the end of Runway 17L.
Landing Gear Separation
During the landing sequence, the landing gear separated from the aircraft. The extent of damage to the aircraft beyond the gear is not specified.
Performance and Wind Conditions
Performance charts for the aircraft indicate that a rotation speed of 68 knots was needed for flight. The reported wind at the time was from 050 degrees at 8 knots.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had a total flight time of 108 hours, with 13 hours in the same make and model of aircraft.