Accident Details
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a 1,200-foot long turf airstrip, the airplane accelerated beyond a speed he anticipated for rotation and remained on the ground. Despite an attempt to abort the takeoff and stop, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and struck multiple trees before coming to rest upright. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that at the time of the accident, unseasonably warm temperatures caused a degradation of the airplane's performance that was significantly greater than he had anticipated. He reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The airplane came to rest upright after colliding with trees beyond the runway end.