Flight History
The pilot reported that before beginning the takeoff roll, he increased the airplane's trim because, as he stated, "the tail feels like it is lifting ahead of the nose when not heavily loaded in the rear." During the takeoff roll, at about 73 knots and 1,800 feet down the runway, the airplane ascended. While still in ground effect, the pilot applied forward yoke pressure to increase airspeed. Approximately 1,000 feet further, he noticed the airspeed was 75 knots and recalled that all gauges appeared within normal limits.
The airplane then descended back to the runway at about 74 knots, resulting in a bounce. The airplane overran the runway, and the pilot pushed forward on the yoke in an attempt to level the aircraft. However, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and touched down in the grass about 155 feet beyond the end of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts, elevator, and both wings.
Meteorological Information
According to the nearest METAR station, located 14 miles northeast of the accident site, around the time of the accident the wind was reported as from 260° at 17 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot had taken off from runway 28.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.