Accident Summary
On the takeoff roll on runway 22L at Mesa-Falcon Field Airport, the airplane had covered approximately 3,400 feet and reached a speed of 133 knots when the crew decided to abort the takeoff. An emergency braking maneuver was initiated, but the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance.
Sequence of Events
The airplane overran the runway, went through the perimeter fence, and struck a car moving on North Greenfield Road. It continued until it came to rest against trees, at which point the airplane burst into flames.
Occupants and Fatalities
A passenger was rescued from the airplane. The other four occupants—two passengers and both pilots—were killed. The driver of the car was also killed.