Overview
A single-engine airplane struck a perimeter fence after the pilot aborted a landing on a 2,443-foot runway. The event occurred when the pilot, following air traffic control instructions, conducted "S" turns to create spacing for a departing aircraft. This maneuver resulted in a longer-than-intended landing, leading to the decision to abort.
Sequence of Events
The air traffic controller requested the pilot to perform "S" turns to provide adequate separation for a departing airplane. The pilot complied with this request. As a consequence, the airplane touched down long on the relatively short runway. Recognizing that the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop, the pilot elected to abort the landing and initiate a takeoff. However, the airplane did not accelerate sufficiently to become airborne, and it overran the runway, ultimately colliding with the perimeter fence.
Aircraft and Pilot Reports
The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided. The source did not specify any injuries or damage beyond the collision with the fence.
Investigation Findings
The investigation did not state a probable cause for the incident. The sequence of events indicates that the combination of the long landing on a limited-length runway and the subsequent lack of adequate acceleration during the aborted takeoff led to the runway overrun and collision with the fence.