The Incident
During the takeoff roll, the pilot glanced at the lift reserve indicator, which indicated sufficient lift for flight. The airplane, modified with a Wren 460 STOL kit, reached an airspeed of approximately 35-40 knots. Shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane began a left rolling motion. The pilot reported that the airplane did not respond to any corrective actions he initiated. The airplane subsequently struck the ground, left wing tip first, and came to rest between the two runways.
Pilot Statement
In an interview with FAA inspectors, the pilot stated that the "stall warning horn was going off as usual," but he chose to "ignore it as usual." No other factors were mentioned regarding his decision-making or the sequence of events.
Aircraft Information
According to the Wren operations manual for the aircraft, the normal takeoff speed is 60 mph, with a climb speed of 90 mph. The airplane was equipped with a Wren 460 STOL kit, though no specific performance characteristics of the modification were provided in the source.