Accident Details
A pilot conducted a takeoff from a 2,300-foot-long runway. The runway surface consisted of 3-inch-high wet grass. The pilot employed short field takeoff techniques and selected 25 degrees of flaps for the departure.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the airplane did not attain flying speed. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff and applied the brakes while retracting the flaps. Despite these actions, the airplane continued moving forward on the wet grass, contacted a ditch, and subsequently impacted a tree.
Examination
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the wreckage. The examination revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures. The pilot also did not report any mechanical issues prior to or during the incident.