What happened
During a cross-country personal flight operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91, a solo private pilot attempted to land at a remote airstrip. The landing site consisted of a gravel-covered surface measuring approximately 800 feet in length and 20 feet in width. During the approach, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to touch down approximately midway along the strip.
In an attempt to abort the landing, the pilot abruptly advanced the throttle. However, the engine failed to produce full power before the aircraft encountered high brush and trees located at the departure end of the airstrip. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot was not injured in the accident.