What happened
In January 2006, an aircraft was performing a takeoff roll at Cap Haïtien Airport when the captain initiated an aborted takeoff. During the deceleration process, the aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun. During the excursion, debris from the left engine's propeller struck the left side of the fuselage, causing a puncture in the airframe.
Despite the significant impact, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was determined to be beyond repair.
Findings
- The pilot's decision to abandon the takeoff resulted in the aircraft exceeding the available runway length.
- Propeller fragments from the left engine caused structural damage to the fuselage during the overrun.