Accident Details
The incident occurred during the takeoff ground roll. According to the pilot, the runway was bordered on the left side by a flooded area of land. Approximately 250 feet from the initial takeoff area, a finger-like projection of the flood water covered about seven feet of the 25-foot-wide runway.
Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll, the aircraft encountered the standing flood water on the runway. This caused the aircraft to veer left off the pavement. The pilot stated he was able to regain control of the aircraft and reduced the power to idle. As the aircraft slowed to about 25 mph, the pilot steered it back onto the pavement. The pilot reported that the right wheel came back onto the pavement; however, when the left wheel encountered the asphalt lip of the runway, the strut broke off just above the wheel. The left wing then struck the ground, damaging the wing internal structure.
Damage
The left wing sustained damage to its internal structure due to the impact with the ground. The left wheel strut was broken off just above the wheel.