Incident Overview
A private airplane experienced a runway overrun during an aborted takeoff from a private grass airstrip. The aircraft struck a fence, fence post, and trees after departing the runway end.
Sequence of Events
The pilot had previously landed the airplane at the same airstrip without incident. During the subsequent departure, the airplane failed to gain adequate airspeed, prompting the pilot to abort the takeoff. According to a drawing submitted by the pilot, the airplane had traveled approximately 1,800 feet along the 2,600-foot runway when the abort was initiated. The remaining 800 feet of the airstrip consisted of newly planted grass that had not been mowed.
Pilot and Passenger Statements
The pilot reported that the unmowed grass on the remaining runway surface provided insufficient traction to bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the strip. The passenger stated that the airplane slid off the runway due to the combination of new and wet grass, which reduced friction.
Outcome
The aircraft continued beyond the runway threshold, colliding with a fence, a fence post, and trees. The extent of damage to the airplane and the condition of the occupants were not specified in the report.