Runway 04 Takeoff Accident: Aircraft Impact at Departure End (N185MR)

Incident Description and Pilot Actions During the takeoff roll on runway 04, the pilot stated that the mixture was leaned for altitude performance and 20 degrees of flaps were added. The pilot described the liftoff as normal at mid-field, with the aircraft becoming light on its wheels and beginning to fly in ground effect. However, in the remaining 700 to 1,000 feet, the pilot reported that the aircraft appeared to be pushed back down to the ground at maximum acceleration. In response, the pilot executed emergency abort procedures, which included directing the aircraft toward bushes at the end of the runway to absorb the impact, pulling the fuel cut-off to stop fuel flow, and turning off the magnetos and ignition switch to reduce the chance of fire. The aircraft subsequently impacted bushes and a fence at the departure end of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, the left main landing gear, and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane or its systems prior to the incident.