What happened
While performing a takeoff roll on runway 23 at Doueral Airport, the crew of the aircraft experienced a sudden loud noise at a speed of 110 knots. In response to this event, the crew elected to abort the takeoff. Despite the immediate application of emergency braking, the aircraft could not halt before the end of the runway.
The aircraft subsequently overran the runway, resulting in the separation of the engines and the undercarriage. After traveling an additional 130 metres, the vessel came to a stop and caught fire. All 114 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft, though 20 individuals sustained minor injuries. The aircraft type was destroyed during the incident.
Findings
- The crew's decision to abort the takeoff was prompted by a loud bang heard at 110 knots.
- The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance during the emergency braking procedure.