Incident Summary
According to the pilot, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. The pilot intended to perform a touch-and-go practice landing and takeoff. After applying takeoff power and retracting the flaps, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot reported being unable to maintain directional control with aileron and rudder inputs and elected to abort the takeoff. After reducing power to idle, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and continued approximately 100 yards before impacting a row of trees.
Pilot Report
In a phone interview, the pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that precluded normal operation. The pilot's account of the landing and subsequent loss of directional control was consistent with his description of the events.
Witness Report
A witness report corroborated the pilot's description of the landing, confirming that the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Conclusion
The airplane departed the runway and struck trees after the pilot aborted the takeoff due to loss of directional control. No mechanical issues were identified.