Turf Runway Departure During Takeoff

Incident Overview and Pilot Statement During a takeoff from a turf runway, the pilot reported that he was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to the soft runway surface. The pilot stated that there were no anomalies with the airplane prior to the impact. ## Damage and Impact The loss of directional control resulted in the aircraft striking a runway edge marker. The collision caused substantial damage to the airplane, specifically at the gear strut attachment point. The source does not provide details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.