Accident Sequence
During the takeoff roll on a 2,400-foot-long asphalt airstrip, the 7,650-hour pilot observed that the airplane was very sluggish approximately 60% of the way down the runway. Unable to stop, the pilot elected to add full power. The aircraft subsequently became airborne in ground effect; however, it settled and impacted terrain on the other side of a crowned road past the end of the runway. After impacting the ground, the airplane veered 180 degrees to the right before coming to rest upright.
Pilot's Comments
The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had reduced his load and had stopped flying when it became too hot.
Environmental Conditions
The density altitude was calculated at 3,672 feet based on an outside air temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, a dew point of 12 degrees Celsius, and an altimeter setting of 29.65 inches of Mercury.