Incident Details
According to the pilot, the takeoff area was 2,100 feet long, oriented east/west, and consisted of firm tundra with some rougher areas near the midpoint. The area also featured a dogleg that required a right-hand directional correction of about 15 feet near the midpoint.
Pilot's Report
The pilot planned to take off heading east, and the wind was from the south at 5 to 7 mph. He reported that the airplane accelerated normally. As it approached the midpoint of the takeoff area, the airplane wanted to drift to the left. The pilot added right rudder to execute the dogleg turn and to counteract the drift. At that moment, he heard a loud pop from the fuselage and aborted the takeoff.
Outcome
The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage, and the airplane slid approximately 100 feet before coming to a stop. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by the "use of more right aileron and less rudder to correct for right-hand crosswind."