Synopsis
A pilot reported that while holding for takeoff on Runway 22, he observed good weather to the east and decided to take off with a tailwind on Runway 11, described as the shortest runway. During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that airspeed was not building rapidly enough and elected to abort the takeoff. He was unable to stop on the remaining runway, which was wet. The airplane skidded into wet sand off the end of the runway, and the landing gear collapsed.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report, he initially held for takeoff on Runway 22 while waiting for weather to clear west of the airport. Noticing favorable weather to the east, he chose to depart from Runway 11 with a tailwind. During the takeoff roll, the pilot recognized that airspeed was not increasing at the expected rate and decided to abort. The remaining runway distance was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop under the existing conditions. After departing the runway surface, the airplane entered wet sand and the landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft and Engine Condition
No pre-accident malfunction or failure of the aircraft or engine was evident. The pilot did not report any abnormalities with the aircraft systems prior to the abort decision.