Accident Details
A commercial certificated pilot was conducting a takeoff in a tundra tire-equipped airplane from a rough and uneven off-airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the passenger reported hearing a thud or bang just prior to lifting off. The takeoff area was predominantly gravel with some larger rocks.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that as the airplane lifted off, it immediately veered to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to the right and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear separated during the takeoff, and the airplane did not have enough flying speed to overcome the drag.
Damage
The pilot indicated that the airplane sustained damage to the right wing, right landing gear, fuselage, and propeller.
Pilot's Statement
In a written statement, the pilot wrote that more careful landing area selection might have prevented the accident.