On May 7, 1970, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HI-170) operated by Domaire was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unidentified mechanical problem required the crew to abort the takeoff, which led to an overrun during emergency braking. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway and sustained significant damage after the crew attempted to abort the takeoff roll due to an unexpected issue.
What happened
During the initial stages of a takeoff roll, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen complication that prompted them to execute an emergency aborted takeoff. In an attempt to halt the movement of the aircraft, the crew initiated emergency braking procedures. However, the available runway length proved insufficient to bring the plane to a complete stop before the end of the pavement.
As a result of the overrun, the aircraft exited the prepared surface and experienced a loss of its undercarriage. The incident concluded when the vehicle came to a final rest. While the event resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two crew members on board.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the runway excursion was an unidentified technical issue that forced the crew to interrupt the takeoff sequence.
Probable cause
An unidentified mechanical problem required the crew to abort the takeoff, which led to an overrun during emergency braking.