No fatalities
PIPER PA32RT 300T accident at Palmetto, FL, 30 May 2024
On May 30, 2024, a PIPER PA32RT 300T was involved in an aviation accident near Palmetto, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation