No fatalities

1996-07-11: Avro 748 (PK-IHN) — Bouraq Indonesia Airlines — Ambon-Pattimura, Indonesia

Ambon-Pattimura, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 11, 1996, an Avro 748 (registration PK-IHN) operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ambon-Pattimura, Indonesia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff at Ambon-Pattimura Airport, an engine failed just before Vr. The captain aborted takeoff and applied emergency braking, but the aircraft overran the wet runway, coming to rest against a dyke 180 meters beyond the runway end. All 48 occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Description

On the takeoff roll at Ambon-Pattimura Airport, one engine failed immediately before the aircraft reached decision speed Vr. In response, the captain rejected the takeoff and applied emergency braking. The runway surface was wet at the time. The aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining runway length and overran the runway. It continued beyond the paved surface and came to rest against a dyke located approximately 180 meters from the runway end.

Evacuation and Damage

All 48 persons on board, including crew and passengers, evacuated the aircraft safely. No injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained structural damage beyond repair as a result of the overrun and impact with the dyke.