Accident Narrative
According to the pilot, weight and balance calculations prior to departure indicated a total weight of 2,522.3 pounds with a center of gravity at 93 inches. During the takeoff roll, the airplane accelerated to 55 knots. When the pilot pulled back on the yoke, the airplane rotated but did not accelerate further. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff, throttling back, applying brakes, and pulling back on the yoke. The airplane decelerated but did not stop. It crossed an intersecting runway, continued onto grass, struck the airport security fence, and came to a stop.
FAA Inspection Findings
An FAA inspector reported that the corrected total weight at takeoff was 2,575 pounds, while the maximum certified takeoff weight for the airplane was 2,550 pounds.