Accident Summary
A certificated commercial pilot conducted a departure from runway 29 using intersection Echo. The pilot noted that the gravel runway had a light accumulation of heavy, wet snow and slush. He estimated that approximately 1,500 feet of runway remained from the intersection.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the airplane deviated to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder in an attempt to correct the veer. When the veer could not be corrected, he closed the throttle, aborted the takeoff, and applied maximum braking. The aircraft subsequently departed the end of the runway, traversed an embankment, and collided with a chain link fence. Both wings sustained substantial damage.
Runway Information
Airport personnel reported that when departing runway 29 from intersection Echo, the published usable runway remaining is 1,350 feet. The full published usable length of runway 29 is 1,850 feet.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, winds were from 093 degrees magnetic at 9 knots.