What happened
During the takeoff phase of flight, an aircraft was operating from a 550-meter grass runway designated as 01/19. As the aircraft was accelerating along the unpaved surface, the pilot lost directional control of the vehicle. This loss of control caused the aircraft to veer away from the runway centerline.
Following the excursion, the aircraft exited the prepared surface and came to a stop in a nearby pond. While the impact with the water and the excursion from the runway resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the occupants.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway boundaries during the takeoff roll.
- The incident occurred on a short, 550-meter grass strip.
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the deviation from the runway path during the acceleration phase.