Twin-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway During Aborted Takeoff (N424WP)

Accident Details

During an attempted takeoff, the pilot-in-command made the decision to abort the takeoff after a long takeoff roll. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the end, coming to rest beyond the runway. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the overrun. Both occupants of the aircraft were uninjured.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a powerplant issue for an undetermined reason. Several factors were reported in connection with the accident:

• The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment.
• The pilot-in-command failed to abort takeoff.
• Inadequate preflight preparation.
• Partial loss of power on one engine.
• Used all of runway before liftoff.
• No engine malfunction was found, although the pilot stated that the left engine had failed.