Accident Details
The pilot of an airplane positioned the aircraft at the beginning of runway 36 for a soft-field takeoff, noting that the turf runway was wet. However, the pilot did not extend the flaps to the 25-degree setting (second notch). The pilot selected an abort point halfway down the runway.
Sequence of Events
After advancing the throttle for takeoff and pulling back on the yoke, the takeoff roll progressed, but the airplane did not accelerate sufficiently. The pilot lowered the nose to gain additional speed. Upon noticing that the airplane had passed the selected abort point, the pilot aborted the takeoff. Judging the remaining runway inadequate for stopping, the pilot advanced the throttle to full power. The airplane became airborne but did not climb when it reached the steep down slope at the departure end of the runway, which was located just before a lake. The airplane contacted the lake and came to rest 15 feet into the lake in about 5 feet of water, at an azimuth heading of 180 degrees.
Pilot Statement
The pilot and passenger exited the airplane without assistance. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.