Overview
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff from runway 12, resulting in a collision with the runway surface. The incident was described by the pilot and a witness.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he started his departure roll on runway 12 with a normal power setting. He climbed at 55 mph with a steep attitude of about 30 degrees nose up. He reported leveling off at approximately 100 feet above ground with wings level, when what seemed like a 'giant hand'—which he guessed was turbulence, noting there did not appear to be a flight control problem—began to throw the airplane around. Without warning, the airplane rolled left and right to about 45 degrees. According to the pilot, the airplane then descended in a flat attitude as if it was pushed, and it hit the ground slightly left wing down at full throttle.
Witness Report
A witness watching the takeoff reported that the airplane took off in a steep nose-high attitude. At about ten feet above ground, the witness stated that the airplane stalled and fell back onto the runway, striking the left wing and separating the left main landing gear. The witness said the aircraft then slid off the runway to the left.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage including a separated left main landing gear and impact to the left wing. No other information regarding occupants or further damage was provided.