PA28 pilot reported he was cleared for takeoff at whp while a disabled aircraft was still on the run...

Attributes
ACN	1411250
Time
Date	201612
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	WHP.Airport
State Reference	CA
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 91
Flight Phase	Takeoff
Flight Plan	None
Aircraft 2
Make Model Name	Cirrus Aircraft Undifferentiated
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 91
Flight Phase	Landing
Person 1
Function	Single Pilot
Qualification	Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Private
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20 Flight Crew Total 1250 Flight Crew Type 820
Events
Anomaly	ATC Issue All Types Conflict Ground Conflict Critical Deviation - Procedural Clearance Ground Incursion Runway

Narrative:

Pattern work at whp. Clear; wind calm; runway 12 in use. I held short per tower orders while a cirrus landed. He landed fairly long and then reported trouble taxiing. He had landed with or blown a tire on landing. The pilot exited the cirrus then reported a flat tire. Tower discussed the issue and offered to send an attendant to tow the cirrus. The cirrus never said 'I am still on the runway.'tower cleared me for takeoff. I confirmed; started my roll; and tower promptly ordered me to abort; which I did. I do not know exactly where the cirrus was. The tower should not have cleared me for takeoff onto a not-legally clear runway! I should have clarified whether the cirrus and any ground crew were off the runway. The cirrus; if on frequency; should have spoken up 'do not takeoff; cirrus is still on the runway.'I am reminded of the single worst accident in flight history at tenerife. If there is any doubt in the future that the runway is clear; I will clarify to my satisfaction.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: PA28 pilot reported he was cleared for takeoff at WHP while a disabled aircraft was still on the runway.

Narrative: Pattern work at WHP. Clear; wind calm; Runway 12 in use. I held short per Tower orders while a Cirrus landed. He landed fairly long and then reported trouble taxiing. He had landed with or blown a tire on landing. The pilot exited the Cirrus then reported a flat tire. Tower discussed the issue and offered to send an attendant to tow the Cirrus. The Cirrus never said 'I am still on the runway.'Tower cleared me for takeoff. I confirmed; started my roll; and Tower promptly ordered me to abort; which I did. I do not know exactly where the Cirrus was. The Tower should not have cleared me for takeoff onto a not-legally clear runway! I SHOULD have clarified whether the Cirrus and any ground crew were off the runway. The cirrus; if on frequency; should have spoken up 'Do not takeoff; Cirrus is still on the runway.'I am reminded of the single worst accident in flight history at Tenerife. If there is any doubt in the future that the runway is clear; I will clarify to my satisfaction.

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PA28 pilot reported he was cleared for takeoff at whp while a disabled aircraft was still on the runway.