Accident Summary
A commercial pilot was conducting a departure from a remote airstrip with an estimated length of 1,200 feet. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane traversed a small stream that was flowing across the airstrip. The water crossing decelerated the airplane, impeding its acceleration.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that after passing through the stream, the airplane did not achieve sufficient speed to become airborne. It continued to the end of the airstrip, where it struck an embankment. The impact caused substantial damage to the wings and the fuselage.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial structural damage to its wings and fuselage as a result of the collision with the embankment.
Remarks
No further details regarding the airplane, its registration, or the pilot's condition were provided by the source. The investigation did not assign a probable cause or contributing factors.