Accident Overview
On December 22, 2007, at 1815 coordinated universal time, a Partenavia AP 68 TP aircraft, registered in the United States as N901TP and operated by Air Coulibri Inc., was substantially damaged during a takeoff roll at Pointe-A-Pitre le Raizet (TFFR) in Guadeloupe. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and one passenger were not injured.
Sequence of Events
According to French investigators, the pilot encountered a problem during the takeoff roll and subsequently aborted the takeoff. Examination after the event revealed an uncontained rupture of the left engine.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. The information released by the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses indicates that the left engine experienced an uncontained failure. Further details may be obtained from the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses in Le Bourget, France.