What happened
On July 16, 2011, at 0815 local time, a Boeing 727-200, registration C-GKFJ, was performing a cargo flight from Moncton, New Brunswick, to St. John's, Newfoundland. During the departure from runway 29 at St. John's International Airport, the aircraft ran off the end of the paved surface. The aircraft came to a stop approximately 200 feet beyond the runway end.
Prior to the incident, moderate rain had been reported at the airport. During the excursion, the inboard tires of both main landing gear ruptured. There were no injuries to the flightcrew, and the damage to the aircraft was classified as minor.