Incident Overview
Aerial application takeoff resulted in a collision with a road when the pilot was unable to climb high enough to clear a four-foot-high road at the end of the runway. The aircraft struck the road, shearing off the main landing gear and sustaining substantial damage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he believed the field was approximately 400 feet longer than its actual length, estimating it to be 2,300 feet instead of the actual 1,900 feet. He noted that the aircraft was carrying about a 170-gallon load of insecticide, and the density altitude was near 2,500 feet MSL.
Aircraft Damage
The collision with the road resulted in the main landing gear being sheared off, and the aircraft was substantially damaged. No other details about the aircraft or occupants were provided in the report.