Incident Details
A private certificated pilot was conducting a local area personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, departing from a runway that was 1,950 feet long and oriented uphill. Prior to departure, the pilot observed frost on the upper wing surfaces of the airplane. The pilot smoothed the frost using a broom.
During the takeoff roll, the airplane became airborne while still in ground effect, reaching an altitude of approximately 2 feet about 300 feet before the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently stalled and collided with alder bushes located approximately 75 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained damage to the wings, fuselage, and engine as a result of the collision with the alder bushes.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported that the frost on the upper wing surfaces was smoothed with a broom prior to takeoff. The pilot also noted that the airplane became airborne in ground effect and stalled before reaching the end of the runway.