Incident Details
A pilot initiated an aborted takeoff during the takeoff roll at New Cumberland Airport after experiencing technical issues with the left engine. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the runway, and subsequently struck a moving vehicle on an adjacent road before crashing.
The pilot sustained minor injuries in the incident. No injuries were reported among persons on the ground.
Probable Cause
The official findings determined the probable cause of the accident to be an engine failure or malfunction during takeoff due to a blower impeller assembly failure. Contributing factors reported include material failure, complete engine failure, left engine supercharger failure, and rear bearing failure.