What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Palana Airport, the aircraft experienced issues maintaining necessary acceleration. In response to the inability to gain sufficient speed, the crew initiated an aborted takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft could not come to a complete stop within the available runway length.
Following the failed stop, the aircraft overran the runway, traveling approximately 400 metres before eventually halting against a snow bank. The incident resulted in nine injuries among the occupants, with three individuals sustaining serious injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered difficulty gaining speed during the initial takeoff phase.
- The runway length was insufficient to accommodate the aborted takeoff maneuver.