Incident Overview
An airline transport certificated pilot was conducting a takeoff from a remote beach area. According to the pilot, the intended departure direction was toward the west, but the direct glare of the sun prompted a slight alteration to the left of the planned path. During the takeoff run, just as the airplane began to lift off, the right main landing gear struck a partially buried log. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff and brought the airplane to a stop.
Damage Assessment
Post-incident inspection revealed that the right main landing gear strut had been displaced aft by approximately 45 degrees and outboard by about 20 degrees. Additionally, the right main landing gear fuselage attach point was extensively buckled and torn. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported the sequence of events, noting the sun's interference with visibility during the initial takeoff roll. No further details regarding the pilot's actions or the environment were provided in the source material.