Event Description
An agricultural pilot had been conducting spraying operations from a paved runway earlier in the morning. Later that morning, he relocated the spraying operation to a wet, sod airstrip. Recognizing that the sod surface was soft and wet, the pilot reduced the chemical load to accommodate the runway conditions.
During the initial takeoff run, the aircraft encountered a soft spot on the runway and was unable to achieve flying speed. The pilot jettisoned the chemical load and aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently rolled off the departure end of the 2,150-foot runway and into an adjacent field.
Reported Conditions
The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. The accident occurred during a takeoff from a soft, wet sod surface, with the pilot having taken precautionary measures by reducing the load. The soft spot on the runway prevented the aircraft from accelerating to takeoff speed.