Accident Overview
An airplane departed from a 5,800-foot-long, 100-foot-wide asphalt runway at a weight approximately 175 pounds above its maximum gross takeoff weight. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the engine experienced a momentary loss of power, yet he elected to continue the takeoff.
Sequence of Events
The airplane appeared to perform normally after the momentary power loss. However, just prior to lift-off, the engine rpm sounded as though it decreased. The airplane lifted off the runway but felt "sluggish and underpowered." The pilot then decided to abort the takeoff and executed a hard landing on the runway.
Examination
The hard landing resulted in a blowout of the right main landing gear tire and damage to the aft wing spars on both wings. An examination of the airplane found no mechanical malfunctions.
Pilot Information
The pilot reported a total flight experience of 1,066 hours, which included 31 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.