Incident Overview
A pilot initiated a takeoff roll but aborted the procedure after observing that the "airplane was not lifting off normally." Despite the abort, the aircraft could not be stopped before it overran the departure end of the runway, subsequently colliding with a fence and a tree.
Performance Analysis
Post-incident interpolation of performance planning charts revealed that the distance required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle was greater than the distance available from the start of the takeoff roll to the tree line at the departure end of the runway. This discrepancy indicates that the aircraft's performance margins were insufficient for the given conditions.
Mechanical Status
The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies during the takeoff attempt or abort sequence. No pre-existing issues with the aircraft's systems or controls were identified.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft began its takeoff roll on the runway. As it accelerated, the pilot sensed that the airplane was not achieving normal lift-off characteristics and decided to abort. The pilot applied braking and other deceleration measures, but the remaining runway length proved inadequate to bring the aircraft to a full stop before the runway end. The aircraft then exited the runway surface, struck a fence, and subsequently hit a tree, causing damage to the aircraft.
Conclusion
The accident occurred when the pilot aborted a takeoff after perceiving abnormal lift-off behavior, but the aircraft overran the runway due to insufficient stopping distance. Performance data later showed that the takeoff distance required to clear a 50-foot obstacle exceeded the available distance, suggesting that the takeoff may not have been viable under the existing conditions.