Accident Details
The private pilot was operating a single-engine airplane. The takeoff was from Runway 09 on a 5,600-foot long by 100-foot wide asphalt runway. During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that the airplane "felt a little wobbly" and seemed "a little slow in accelerating," leading him to consider aborting the takeoff. After becoming airborne, the pilot observed an indicated airspeed of 45 to 50 knots during the initial climb. The pilot initiated a left turn to avoid trees at the departure end of the runway, during which the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted the trees in a nose-down attitude and came to rest upright. The airframe sustained structural damage.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and reported a total flight time of 483 hours, with 302 hours of experience in the same make and model of the accident airplane.
Weight and Balance
The pilot calculated the weight and balance after the flight and reported that the airplane was 132 pounds over its maximum gross takeoff weight.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, weather conditions reported at the nearest airport, located 39 miles to the northeast, indicated wind from 120 degrees at 5 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, temperature 28°C, dew point 18°C, and an altimeter setting of 30.02 inches of mercury.