Accident Description
During a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, the aircraft's main gear lifted off the runway surface but then firmly dropped back onto it. Observing the windsock at the far end of the runway, the pilot noted a tailwind indication and decided to abort the takeoff. However, while decelerating, the pilot failed to maintain adequate directional control. Consequently, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway. The nose gear and right main gear subsequently entered a nearby drainage ditch. This caused the right wing to impact the terrain, sustaining substantial damage.
Sequence of Events
The takeoff began under high density altitude conditions. As the main gear lifted off, the aircraft abruptly settled back onto the runway. The pilot, upon seeing the windsock indicating a tailwind, elected to abort the takeoff. During the deceleration, the pilot could not keep the aircraft straight, leading to a left-side runway excursion. The aircraft then encountered a drainage ditch, which the nose gear and right main gear entered, tilting the aircraft and allowing the right wing to strike the ground. The resulting damage was substantial.
Findings
No official probable cause was stated in the source. The report notes that the pilot failed to maintain adequate directional control during the aborted takeoff, which directly led to the runway departure.