What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Marco Island Airport, the pilot initiated an aborted takeoff for reasons that remain undetermined. The twin engine airplane was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the available runway surface. Consequently, the aircraft overran the pavement and struck a small concrete wall. The impact caused the aircraft to be written off as a total loss.
There were two occupants on board during the incident, both of whom sustained slight injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements regarding the environment and the pilot's actions. The primary factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a delayed decision to abort the takeoff sequence. Additional environmental conditions noted during the event included:
- Presence of soft shoulders at the airport
- Wind gusts reaching 10 knots
- Proximity to a canal measuring 60 feet in width