Accident Sequence
According to the pilot, the private airstrip was muddy and soft due to rain showers the night before. During a short field takeoff, the airplane drifted left of the centerline. The left main landing gear encountered mud, which impeded ground speed. The pilot applied right rudder control to re-center the airplane on the airstrip while continuing the takeoff.
After rotation, the pilot kept the airplane in ground effect to build airspeed. However, the aircraft was approaching the end of the airstrip and trees. The pilot then initiated a steep angle of attack, which resulted in the airplane stalling about 60 feet above ground level.
The airplane descended, collided with the ground, and cartwheeled before coming to rest. The wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Additional Information
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.