Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a takeoff from a 5,000-foot airstrip, the aircraft's right main landing gear struck a log barrier at the end of the runway. The airstrip was described as having high weeds and ruts from rain runoff.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he used a soft field takeoff procedure. Upon rotation, he attempted to nose over in ground effect but settled back down on the runway. He rotated again and experienced what felt like a tailwind shear. At that point, he had run out of runway, and the aircraft's right main landing gear struck a log barrier at the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
- The 5,000-foot airstrip had high weeds and ruts from rain runoff.
- The pilot performed a soft field takeoff procedure.
- At initial rotation, he attempted to nose over in ground effect but settled back onto the runway.
- A second rotation was performed, during which the pilot perceived a tailwind shear.
- The aircraft ran out of runway, and the right main landing gear struck a log barrier at the end of the runway.
No other details about the aircraft, injuries, or damage were provided in the source.