What happened
While performing a takeoff roll on runway 05 at Saint-Frédéric Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a lateral deviation to the left. In an attempt to counteract this movement and keep the aircraft aligned with the runway centerline, the pilot-in-command initiated corrective maneuvers. Despite these efforts, the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway and eventually stopped in a snow-covered area adjacent to the airfield.
There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew. Both pilots were able to evacuate the aircraft without harm. Following the excursion, the aircraft was determined to have sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway surface during the takeoff phase.
- The incident was characterized by a leftward deviation of the aircraft's path.