Event Summary
An airplane experienced difficulties during takeoff, resulting in a collision with the airport perimeter fence. The pilot reported no issues with the preflight inspection or weight and balance computations. During the takeoff roll, the pilot elected to build up airspeed for the climb out due to a heavy passenger. When the airplane lifted off the runway, the pilot pulled back on the yoke, but the airplane settled back onto the runway. The pilot continued the takeoff roll, built up more airspeed, and noted that upon liftoff the airplane stayed in ground effect and did not climb.
Pilot Report
The pilot determined that there was insufficient remaining runway to land and come to a stop safely, and could not land straight ahead due to houses at the departure end. He attempted to return to an opposite runway and heard the stall warning horn as the airplane collided with the airport perimeter fence. The pilot reported no discrepancies with engine power output; he stated the airplane was just unable to gain altitude.
Witness Report
A witness heard a reduction in engine power during the initial climb and observed that the airplane was not gaining altitude. After the airplane crossed over the departure end of the runway at a low altitude, the witness saw it make a left turn to land on the runway and saw the left wing contact the ground.