PIPER PA32RT
Palmetto, FL — May 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA233 |
| Event ID | 20240531194353 |
| Location | Palmetto, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.64260, -82.51992 |
| Airport | Manatee Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32RT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.