What happened
A flight was underway for a return cross-country trip involving a crew and three passengers, along with baggage and a full fuel load. During the takeoff roll on a 1,930-foot runway, the pilot reached the halfway point and became uncertain whether the aircraft would be able to clear trees located at the end of the runway.
As the aircraft reached approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway, the pilot reduced power to abort the takeoff. Following the reduction in power, the aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and impacted trees. At the time of the event, the airport elevation was 1,040 feet MSL and the outside air temperature was approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the Pilot Operating Handbook, the distance required for this specific takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle was approximately 1,900 feet.