Accident Details
A pilot reported that during a short field takeoff, approximately 100 ft above ground level, the primary flight display (PFD) airspeed indicator showed 0. The engine appeared to be functioning normally, but the pilot decided to level the airplane and attempt to land on the remaining runway. The airplane then began to turn left, and the pilot added right rudder. Subsequently, the airplane touched down on an adjacent taxiway left of the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
Postaccident Examination
Postaccident examination videos, provided by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, showed both the PFD and backup airspeed indicators moving in sync with air applied to the pitot tube.
Weather Information
The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots, and the calculated density altitude was 7883 ft. The pilot was departing on runway 24.
Findings
No probable cause was determined from the available information.