Accident Overview
During an aborted takeoff, an airplane impacted a dirt pile and received substantial damage. The pilot stated that upon landing previously, the runway was rough, prompting the use of a soft field takeoff technique. The airplane did not seem to accelerate, and the pilot decided to abort the takeoff when the airspeed reached 60 MPH.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway during the takeoff roll. During the subsequent rollout after aborting, the pilot was unable to maneuver to avoid impacting a mound of dirt. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Runway Condition
After the accident, an examination of the runway revealed a dirt mound approximately 10 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. The mound extended into the runway about 5 feet. Once this condition was brought to the attention of airport management, the dirt mound was removed.
Conclusion
The accident involved a collision with a known obstacle during an aborted takeoff. The pilot cited the use of a soft field technique and the decision to abort at 60 MPH due to insufficient acceleration. No further causal factors were identified in the report.