Incident Overview
At Jolo Airport, during the takeoff roll, the captain reported hearing two loud bangs apparently emanating from the left engine as the aircraft reached V1 speed. In response, the decision was made to abort the takeoff. The captain initiated emergency braking, but the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway distance.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft overran the runway end, breached a concrete wall, and eventually collided with a bulldozer located beyond the airport boundary. The impact resulted in fatalities among the occupants: three passengers and one crew member were killed. Additionally, 26 other occupants sustained injuries.
Occupant Status
Of the persons on board, the source specifies that three passengers and a crew member lost their lives, while 26 others were injured. No further details about the total number of occupants or the nature of injuries are provided.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the scene. The aircraft sustained damage from the overrun and collision, but specific damage details are not included in the source. The incident remains under investigation; no official cause has been stated.
Investigation Notes
The source does not assign a probable cause. Investigation will likely focus on the reported engine noise and the aircraft's braking performance. However, no analysis or conclusions are drawn here, as per grounding rules.