Event Description
The pilot received clearance for takeoff and was instructed to maintain runway heading. After lifting off, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff, citing "poor airplane performance." During the subsequent landing, the aircraft touched down with excessive force, causing the left main tire to blow out. The airplane then veered off the left side of the runway and collided with a taxiway sign.
Post-Incident Investigation
Following the incident, the engine was subjected to a functional test. The test revealed that the manifold pressure was "3 [inches] low at full takeoff power," and the engine was producing "approximately 95-97 [per cent] full power at the takeoff setting." An adjustment was made to the wastegate actuator, which corrected the manifold pressure to the appropriate setting.
Findings
The investigation determined that the engine was not producing full takeoff power due to low manifold pressure, which was subsequently corrected by adjusting the wastegate actuator. No other anomalies were reported.