Event Description
The accident airplane was conducting a takeoff roll when the pilot decided to abort. During the abort, the airplane ran off the end of the runway. As a result of the runway excursion, the nose landing gear collapsed. At the time the abort was initiated, the airspeed was greater than 80 knots. The pilot stated that he was unable to stop the airplane within the remaining runway length.
Pilot Report
In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he experienced a resistance in the flight controls. He noted that the resistance became more pronounced as the airspeed increased. The pilot described the sensation as a soft resistance, distinguishing it from a mechanical lock.
Examination
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the airplane at the accident location before it was moved. The examination did not reveal any mechanical reason that could account for the pilot's reported difficulty with the flight controls. The specific focus on the flight control system found no anomalies.