What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Sambailo Airport, the aircraft reached a speed of 180 km/h before the pilot-in-command determined that a successful takeoff was not possible. In response to this realization, the pilot attempted an emergency braking maneuver to halt the plane.
Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not come to a complete stop within the remaining 350 metres of the runway. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway surface and eventually came to a halt. There were no injuries among the 24 occupants on board during the incident.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.
- The inability to stop before the end of the runway led to the excursion.