Accident Details
The pilot of a single-engine airplane reported that during takeoff from runway 7, approximately 5 feet above the ground, the airplane began to slow down. He leveled the wings to maintain speed, but the airspeed continued to decrease. At that time, the pilot noticed a slight crosswind from the south but did not correct aggressively to avoid striking the right wingtip on the runway. He decided to abort the takeoff but allowed the airplane to drift over the runway lighting. The airplane subsequently touched down in the grass to the left of the runway and continued into a dry pond, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing.
Occupant Injuries
The pilot and four passengers sustained no injuries in the accident.
Weight and Balance
Weight and balance and performance calculations for the airplane on the day of the accident, based on the information provided by the pilot, indicated the airplane was near maximum gross weight and slightly forward of the center of gravity limitations at startup.
Weather Conditions
Weather recorded at the airport around the time of the accident included winds from 160 degrees true at 5 knots and a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.