Accident Overview
A private pilot was conducting a personal transportation flight with three passengers. During takeoff, the airplane departed the runway and, according to a witness, climbed to approximately 50 feet above ground level (AGL). The pilot later reported reaching 200 feet AGL before the airplane stalled and descended back onto the runway. The right wing struck the runway first, and the landing gear was sheared off. The airplane came to rest off the runway surface.
Pilot Statements and Conditions
The pilot stated that the airplane was loaded to within 20 pounds of the maximum allowable gross weight. He also reported that he had not leaned the mixture properly and believed the engine was not producing full power. The Flight Service Station reported the density altitude at the airport as 9,200 feet.
Sequence of Events
Following the stall, the airplane fell back onto the runway. The initial impact with the right wing caused structural damage to the wing and landing gear. The airplane subsequently came to a stop off the runway.