On January 31, 1991, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration OB-1361) operated by Aero Huaylas was involved in an aviation accident near Uchiza, Peru during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to avoid a vehicle on the runway resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking trees. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft veered off the runway and struck trees during its takeoff roll after the pilot attempted to avoid a vehicle on the runway.
What happened
While performing a takeoff roll, the pilot of the aircraft observed a vehicle positioned on the runway. As the aircraft approached its decision speed (V1), the pilot initiated an evasive maneuver to prevent a direct collision with the vehicle. During this attempt to avoid the obstacle, the aircraft departed the runway surface and subsequently struck a group of trees.
Findings
The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight.
The primary factor in the excursion was the pilot's maneuver to avoid a vehicle on the active runway.
There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the five occupants on board.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to avoid a vehicle on the runway resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking trees.