Accident Sequence
Shortly after becoming airborne during takeoff, the pilot determined that the aircraft would not clear trees at the departure end of the runway. In response, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft overran the departure end of the runway, resulting in structural damage.
Aircraft Damage
The impact from the overrun caused the right landing gear to be pushed upward through the wing structure. Additionally, the nose gear collapsed. Post-accident inspection by the pilot revealed a significant accumulation of grass inside the wheel pants.
Pilot Statement
The pilot observed that the runway surface was wet and covered with freshly mowed grass. He believed that these conditions contributed to a longer-than-normal takeoff roll, which influenced his decision to abort after becoming airborne. He noted that the wet grass likely reduced acceleration performance.
Runway Conditions
The runway surface was described as wet, with a layer of fairly fresh mowed grass present. The pilot attributed the increased takeoff distance to these surface conditions. No other environmental factors were reported.