Aircraft excursion during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in significant damage but no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the initial stages of a takeoff roll, the aircraft began to deviate toward the right side of the runway once it reached a speed of 72 knots. In an attempt to maintain the centerline, the pilot-in-command attempted to correct the directional drift; however, the deviation continued until the plane exited the runway surface to the right.

As the aircraft transitioned onto soft ground, the impact caused both main landing gears to be ripped from the airframe. The vessel continued traveling across the terrain for an additional 160 meters before coming to a complete stop. Although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all 25 occupants managed to evacuate the scene without any reported injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident suggest that the primary reason for the loss of directional control was a deflated right main gear tire.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a deflation in the right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-04-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia?

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in significant damage but no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-04-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-04-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration EL-AAB, operated by Air Liberia, at Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a deflation in the right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.

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