What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the captain identified an imbalance in engine thrust. In response to this asymmetry, the pilot initiated a rejected takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the available runway.
Following the overrun, the aircraft traveled approximately 30 metres while rolling before striking an embankment. The impact caused the airframe to break into two separate pieces. Despite the structural damage to the vessel, all 57 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the excursion was asymmetrical engine thrust detected during the initial phase of the takeoff roll.