Aircraft excursion during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Pondok Cabe, Indonesia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll, a twin engine aircraft experienced a sudden deviation to the left. This lateral movement caused the plane to exit the runway boundaries, eventually coming to a stop off the paved surface.

Despite the impact of the excursion, all 14 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft departed the runway during the initial takeoff phase.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the uncontrolled leftward deviation during the ground roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered left and exited the runway during its takeoff roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-02-11 Casa 212 Aviocar accident near Pondok Cabe, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-02-11 Casa 212 Aviocar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-02-11 involved a Casa 212 Aviocar, registration A-9119, operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, at Pondok Cabe, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered left and exited the runway during its takeoff roll.

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