What happened
An aircraft was cleared for takeoff on Runway 12R, but the crew subsequently performed a takeoff from Runway 17. At the time of the incident, the southern 2,200 feet of Runway 17 was closed due to ongoing construction. This closure had been communicated via NOTAMs and ATIS, and the crew members were aware of the runway status.
As the aircraft reached rotation speed, the lower portions of the plane struck sections of wooden barriers that had been positioned across Runway 17. Following the impact, the crew became aware of potential damage to the aircraft. The flight continued to its destination, where emergency equipment was positioned on the ground awaiting the aircraft's arrival. The aircraft sustained minor damage and there were no injuries.
Notably, an identical incident involving a different air carrier occurred at the same location only seventy-three days prior, where an aircraft cleared for Runway 12R also departed inadvertently on Runway 17.