On June 27, 2009, a BAe Jetstream 31 (registration N485UE) operated by Vecolair was involved in an aviation accident near Salerno AFB, Afghanistan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the loss of control during the aborted takeoff remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during its takeoff roll at Salerno Air Force Base, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.
What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Salerno Air Force Base, the pilot-in-command initiated an aborted takeoff procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft became unstable and moved out of its intended path. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway surface and came to a stop.
As a result of the excursion, the aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair. There were no injuries reported among the occupants during the incident.
Findings
The specific reasons for the decision to abandon the takeoff procedure remain undetermined.
The loss of control led to the aircraft exiting the runway.
Probable cause
The cause of the loss of control during the aborted takeoff remains unknown.