Incident Overview
A pilot described an incident during a formation takeoff attempt. The pilot initiated the takeoff roll after the other aircraft in the formation became airborne. At 65 mph, the pilot rotated the aircraft. As the wheels left the ground, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot was unable to regain control, and the nose wheel struck a taxiway sign. Following the collision, the pilot regained control of the aircraft and proceeded to fly a traffic pattern before landing on runway 7.
Landing and Damage
During the landing, as the nose wheel touched down, the nose strut collapsed. A subsequent examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the firewall and the right horizontal stabilizer. The report did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or any injuries or fatalities.
Pilot Report Details
The pilot stated that the loss of control occurred immediately after rotation and attributed the veer to an unspecified cause. No further information was provided regarding the formation procedures, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement.