What happened
A certificated commercial pilot was attempting to depart from intersection Echo on runway 29. The pilot noted that the gravel runway surface had a light accumulation of heavy, wet snow and slush. At the time of the departure roll, the pilot estimated there were approximately 1,500 feet of runway remaining from the intersection.
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder in an attempt to correct the directional deviation but was unsuccessful. Consequently, the pilot closed the throttle, aborted the takeoff, and applied maximum braking. The aircraft subsequently ran off the end of the runway, descended down an embankment, and struck a chain link fence. The accident resulted in substantial damage to both wings.
Data from airport personnel indicated that when departing runway 29 from intersection Echo, the published usable runway remaining is 1,350 feet, while the full-length usable portion of runway 29 is 1,850 feet. At the time of the accident, winds were reported at 093 degrees magnetic at 9 knots.