Accident Sequence
The pilot initiated the takeoff roll and applied full right rudder to compensate for engine torque. Despite this, the aircraft began drifting to the right. The pilot then reduced right rudder input, after which the aircraft started drifting left. Attempts to correct back to the centerline had no apparent effect. The pilot recalled a strong swerve to the right followed by another to the left. As the aircraft neared takeoff speed, it ran off the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that from the onset of oscillations until the runway excursion, he did not have time or presence of mind to reduce power.
Damage
The aircraft struck a runway light and a taxiway identification light during the excursion. The collision with the taxiway sign caused the nose gear to collapse. The aircraft then traveled approximately 300 feet on its nose before coming to a stop.
Pilot Statement
The pilot characterized the accident aircraft as more difficult to control during taxi and takeoff compared to other similar aircraft. He noted that this particular Bonanza always had a slight free play in the nose wheel steering, though it was within specifications during the last annual inspection.