Aircraft overrun during takeoff at Les Eplatures Airport

No fatalities • Les Eplatures, Switzerland • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight departing Les Eplatures Airport resulted in an aircraft overrun and collision with airport infrastructure after a loss of acceleration during the takeoff roll.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission from Les Eplatures Airport to Dole-Tavaux, Jura, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of performance during its departure. While operating on runway 24, the pilot-in-command observed that the airspeed failed to continue increasing after reaching 88 knots, subsequently dropping to 85 knots.

In response to this loss of acceleration, the pilot executed a rejected takeoff procedure and applied emergency braking. Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not be halted within the runway limits. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway, striking concrete blocks and impacting ILS equipment.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
  • The incident resulted in four injuries, with two individuals classified as being seriously injured.
  • The primary factor in the overrun was the failure of the aircraft to maintain acceleration during the takeoff roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to accelerate past 88 knots during the takeoff roll, leading to an unsuccessful rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-01-15 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Les Eplatures, Switzerland?

A training flight departing Les Eplatures Airport resulted in an aircraft overrun and collision with airport infrastructure after a loss of acceleration during the takeoff roll.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-01-15 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-01-15 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration HB-GPL, operated by King's Way, at Les Eplatures, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to accelerate past 88 knots during the takeoff roll, leading to an unsuccessful rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

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