No fatalities

26 Aug 2011: PIPER PA-30 — WOZNIAK MARTIN — Saguache, CO

Saguache, CO, United States

On 26 Aug 2011, a PIPER PA-30 operated by WOZNIAK MARTIN was involved in an aviation accident near Saguache, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff, a pilot aborted due to an unspecified problem. The airplane struck terrain adjacent to the runway, collapsing the landing gear. Postaccident examination revealed buckled left wing and fuselage.

Accident Details

According to local law enforcement, who spoke with one of the passengers, the pilot experienced an unspecified problem with the airplane during takeoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and the airplane subsequently impacted the terrain adjacent to the runway. Following the impact, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest upright within the perimeter of the airport.

Postaccident Findings

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing and fuselage were buckled. Despite numerous attempts, authorities have been unable to contact the pilot to discuss the accident.

Contributing factors

Pilot