Incident Overview
The pilot of an airplane reported that he did not survey the takeoff area before beginning the flight. During the takeoff ground roll, the airplane was unable to reach the required takeoff airspeed. This was attributed to the presence of upsloping terrain and grass that was 2 feet tall.
Pilot Actions
To prevent a collision with trees located ahead, the pilot intentionally executed a ground loop maneuver. The airplane subsequently came to rest.
Aircraft Damage
As a result of the incident, the airplane sustained damage to the landing gear, right wing, fuselage, propeller, and tail section.