Incident Overview
A pilot aborted a takeoff attempt from a grass airstrip after the airplane failed to gain sufficient airspeed. According to the pilot's report, following the initial takeoff, the aircraft remained in ground effect but did not accelerate as expected. The pilot then decided to land on the remaining runway rather than continuing the takeoff.
Sequence of Events
During the landing rollout, the airplane touched down on a soft, wet area of the runway. The pilot stated that the aircraft “slipped” upon encountering the soft terrain. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway, collided with an embankment, and nosed over.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the aircraft.
Pilot Statements
The pilot noted that the airplane was not accelerating in ground effect after takeoff, prompting the decision to abort and land. No other contributing factors were mentioned in the report.