Incident Details
According to a report filed by the pilot, a takeoff was attempted on an 1,800-foot runway at a private field. The runway surface consisted of wet grass, with grass height measured at about six inches. The pilot stated that he had calculated the takeoff distance required on grass to be 880 feet, implying that the available runway length should have been sufficient. However, during the takeoff run, approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway, the pilot determined that the airplane was not going to become airborne. He subsequently aborted the takeoff, but the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result.
The report did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or any occupant details. No information regarding injuries was provided.