Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, a twin-engine aircraft was conducting a takeoff roll at Marco Island Airport. During the roll, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff for reasons that were not reported. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the departure end.
Sequence of Events
After overrunning the runway, the aircraft collided with a small concrete wall before coming to rest. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft, rendering it beyond economical repair. Both occupants (the pilot and presumably one passenger) sustained minor injuries.
Contributing Factors
Official investigation records noted several factors associated with the accident. Airport conditions included soft shoulders adjacent to the runway. The aircraft also collided with a 60-foot-wide canal, though the source does not specify whether this occurred before or after the wall strike. Additionally, wind conditions were reported as gusting to 10 knots at the time of the event.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a delayed action in aborting the takeoff.