Incident Details
A pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with a reported tailwind of 10 to 15 knots. During the takeoff roll, the pilot observed that airspeed was not increasing as expected. He made the decision to abort the initial climb and land. However, he soon realized that stopping the aircraft before the end of the runway was not possible, and he opted to continue the takeoff. During this maneuver, the airplane collided with a chain-link fence situated at the airport's border. The impact caused the landing gear to break off from the aircraft.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that after the collision, he knew he had hit something and decided to return to the airport for landing. The aircraft touched down on the same runway from which it had departed, but without its landing gear. The pilot did not report any other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or environmental conditions beyond the tailwind.
Outcome
The airplane sustained damage to its landing gear due to the fence strike. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft without further incident. No information was provided about injuries or the extent of damage to the fence or the airplane's structure.