Occurrence Details
The pilot of an airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, the engine sounded smooth but was not as loud as "normal." The tail was lifted from the runway surface at the "normal" point, but sufficient speed for takeoff was not obtained at the "normal" liftoff point. The pilot stated that after running the entire length of the 2,200-foot grass strip, he was able to lift off; however, he was unable to "sustain flight." The aircraft then collided with a 4-foot bank at the departure end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest approximately 100 yards from the departure end of the runway.
Pilot Statement
In a written statement, the pilot described the engine performance and the sequence of events leading to the collision. No other information about the pilot, aircraft, or environmental conditions was provided in the source.