Cessna 402B Runway Overrun During Aborted Takeoff at El Caraño Aerodrome (HK4741)

Incident Overview and Operation Details On 8 February 2013, a Cessna 402B with registration HK-4741 was scheduled for a general-aviation passenger flight between Quibdó (SKUI) and Pizarro, both in Colombia's Chocó Department. The aircraft was owned by World Aircraft Leasing Limited and operated by Heligolfo S.A.S. Two pilots and two passengers were aboard. ## Sequence of Events At 16:44 local time, the crew was cleared for runway 13. During the initial takeoff roll, they reported a noise from the left engine propeller resembling plastic or tape caught in it. The takeoff was aborted before the decision speed, and the aircraft returned to the apron. After an inspection found no visible abnormality, the crew repositioned to the runway for a second attempt. During the second takeoff roll, after reaching rotation speed and with the nose gear airborne, the abnormal noise was heard again. The pilot aborted the takeoff, reduced engine power, and applied the brakes. The aircraft could not be stopped within the runway strip and came to rest approximately three metres beyond the runway end in muddy terrain. ## Damage and Occupant Outcomes The aircraft sustained major structural damage, including fuselage rib and spar deformation, nose gear and avionics damage, propeller damage, and engine shutdown effects. All four occupants evacuated the aircraft unassisted and uninjured. Airport fire services responded immediately, and no post-incident fire occurred. ## Aircraft and Crew Information The aircraft, serial 402B 1069, was manufactured in 1976 and had 19,687.12 total flight hours. It was equipped with Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520EB engines and McCauley propellers. The captain was 46 years old with 2,445.04 total flight hours, and the first officer was 31 years old with 272.12 total flight hours. Both were Colombian and held valid medical certificates. ## Environmental and Operational Factors Weather conditions were suitable for safe operation, with visibility greater than 10 kilometres, overcast at 6,000 feet, and a temperature of 20°C. The aerodrome runway was 1,400 metres long and 30 metres wide. The investigation noted that the first officer had limited recent experience, while the captain maintained adequate proficiency. No flight data recorder was installed or required.