Flight Details
A certified flight instructor was conducting an instructional flight involving a soft field takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the airplane did not become airborne at a predetermined point on the runway, prompting the instructor to abort the maneuver.
Accident Sequence
The instructor reduced the engine power to idle and applied heavy braking. Due to the wet conditions of the grass runway, the airplane slid slightly. In an effort to prevent the propeller from striking a fence located at the end of the runway, the instructor steered the airplane to the left. However, the airplane impacted a fence post, resulting in the tail structure being bent to the left.
Aircraft Information
No preimpact mechanical abnormalities were reported. The airplane was equipped with a propeller, but no further details about the aircraft type, registration, or engine configuration were provided in the source.
Findings
No cause was stated in the official source. The sequence of events was limited to the aborted takeoff, the slide on the wet grass, and the subsequent collision with the fence post.