On December 12, 2016, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration C-FONY) operated by Grondair Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Frédéric, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway centerline during the takeoff roll due to a lateral deviation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff at Saint-Frédéric Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.
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.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway centerline during the takeoff roll due to a lateral deviation.