19960701016029A

Struck an airport boundary fence and car on takeoff. (.4)the experimental BD-5 aircraft had been towed to the run-up area in preparation for a heavy weight test flight. The preflight and run-up were normal. Witnesses indicated the engine developed full power during the takeoff roll, and that the aircraft accelerated to the go/no-go point on the 2,300 foot airstrip. The pilot continued the takeoff roll, but reportedly, the aircraft did not rotate. Witnesses reported that the airplane became airborne between 1,900 feet to 2,300 feet down the runway, but only climbed about 4 feet. Subsequently, it impacted a wire fence near the departure end of the runway, and then bounced and skidded across a divided four lane highway, inflicting minor damage to a car. The pilot's wife reported that the temperature was hot, and the wind was calm. The modified inboard marine engine exhibited continuity. The flight controls and drive train exhibited continuity. The propeller which had been carved by the pilot/builder was destroyed during impact. (-23) the pilot attempted to take off on rwy 22. He used almost all the run way before he tried to rotate. The aircraft was reported to be about 4 feet off the ground and resettled about 300 feet from the end of the runway. The aircraft continued and struck an airport boundary fence. The aircraft continued and started to cross a four lane hwy when it struck a car and came to it's final resting place on an embankment.