Incident Overview
A pilot reported a sequence of events during a takeoff roll that led to a hard landing and nose-over. According to the pilot's account, after rotating the airplane at 55 knots, it began to drift. The stall warning horn then activated, prompting the pilot to lower the nose. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground, at which point the pilot pulled the throttle to idle.
Obstacle Avoidance and Subsequent Maneuver
The airplane was approaching a crossing runway, and near the runway edge there was a hump or ditch. To avoid this obstacle, the pilot pulled back on the controls. This action caused the airplane to become airborne and climb to approximately 10 to 15 feet above the ground. The airplane then landed hard and bounced.
Final Sequence and Damage
During the bounce, the nose landing gear caught in the dirt, resulting in the airplane nosing over. This caused substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction or failure occurred.
Weather Conditions
The pilot noted that during the takeoff, wind conditions were "slightly from the right" at 9 knots gusting to 13 knots.