Incident Details
A commercial pilot conducted a takeoff from a grass airstrip with a reported length of 2,500 feet. The departure was to the south, and the surface was covered with 6-inch tall grass. The flaps were extended 10 degrees, and the engine developed full power during the takeoff roll.
At approximately halfway down the runway, at about 60 knots, the pilot raised the nose and the airplane became airborne. The aircraft climbed to roughly 25 feet above ground level (AGL) and drifted to the left of the runway while maintaining 60 knots in a nose-high attitude.
Stall Warning and Abort Decision
When the pilot applied back pressure, the stall warning horn sounded. In response, she relaxed the back pressure. Concerned that the airplane might not clear the powerlines at the departure end of the airstrip, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff.
Hard Landing
The pilot reported a "very hard landing" in a nose-low attitude. Winds at the airstrip were reported as light. The temperature was reported as "a very humid 85 degrees," and the density altitude was calculated at 1,996 feet. The airstrip was not reported to have any obstacles or powerlines when departing to the north.
No Stated Probable Cause
The investigation source does not provide an explicit probable cause for the incident.