Incident Overview
On July 16, 2011, at 0815 local time (1015 UTC), a Boeing 727-200 aircraft, registration C-GKFJ, operated by Kelowna Flightcraft as a cargo flight from Monction, New Brunswick to St. John's, Newfoundland, overran the departure end of runway 29 at St. John's International Airport. The airplane came to rest approximately 200 feet beyond the paved surface.
Damage and Injuries
The inboard tires of both main landing gear ruptured after the aircraft departed the paved area. Damage to the airplane was classified as minor. The flightcrew sustained no injuries.
Weather Conditions
Moderate rain had been reported at the airport prior to the landing.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is conducting the investigation. As the state of manufacture, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) appointed an Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13 provisions.