AAIB investigation to Piper PA-46-350P, G-LAMI
Runway overrun after rejected takeoff, Wycombe Airpark, Buckinghamshire, 9 July 2022.
Summary:
A syndicate of potential purchasers boarded G-LAMI for a sales demonstration flight. During the takeoff the commander realised there was insufficient runway remaining and rejected the takeoff. The aircraft skidded sideways and overran the end of the runway, stopping in the grass after the landing gear collapsed.
Several factors were identified which contributed to the unsuccessful takeoff including aircraft weight, pre-flight briefing and engine handling. The CAA is intending to publish an article in its ‘Clued Up’ magazine about takeoff decision making and rejected takeoff (RTO) considerations in general aviation.
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Published 12 January 2023