Incident Overview
According to a written statement from the pilot, the accident occurred shortly after takeoff. When the airplane reached approximately 50 feet above ground level (AGL), its storm window opened. In response, the pilot aborted the initial climb in an effort to land on the remaining runway.
Hard Landing
During the descent for landing, the pilot reported being unable to control the aircraft's rate of descent, which led to a hard landing. The pilot stated that no mechanical difficulties or malfunctions were experienced with the airplane that may have contributed to the event.
Pilot's Account
The pilot emphasized that the aircraft had not exhibited any issues prior to the incident. The abrupt opening of the storm window prompted the decision to abort the climb and return to the runway.