Accident Description
A pilot was conducting a departure from runway 33 with six passengers for an aerial tour. As the airplane became airborne, it encountered a wind gust that caused the airplane to settle back to the runway. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. During the braking attempt, the main tires were blown and the airplane skidded sideways. Subsequently, the airplane's left elevator was wrinkled and bent when it impacted a runway end light.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported the wind from 260 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots, and the density altitude as 7,100 feet. The reported weather conditions at the airport, approximately 20 minutes before the accident, indicated winds variable from 200 to 270 degrees at 8 knots. Approximately 40 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 220 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 16 knots.