What happened
While performing the takeoff roll on runway 34, the aircraft experienced a failure of the right engine. In response to the malfunction, the captain executed a rejected takeoff and applied emergency braking. Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to halt within the 1,767-metre length of the runway.
During the excursion, the right main landing gear struck a pothole, which resulted in the right wing being detached from the airframe. The aircraft continued to slide for several dozen metres before eventually coming to a stop in a nearby pasture. The impact and subsequent slide resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft type.
Findings
- The primary factor in the loss of control during the overrun was the impact with a pothole on the runway surface.
- The incident resulted in 2 injuries and 37 occupants remaining unharmed.