What happened
During the initial takeoff phase, the aircraft began to drift toward the left side of the active runway. In an attempt to correct this deviation, the co-pilot applied steering inputs that caused the plane to swing sharply to the right. This maneuver resulted in the aircraft exiting the runway at a 20-degree angle, briefly becoming partially airborne.
As the crew attempted to navigate around a windsock mast located ahead of their path, the left wing made contact with the surface of intersecting runway 14. Following this impact, the plane returned to the ground and slid across the pavement until it reached a complete stop. The friction or mechanical stress during the excursion triggered an oil fire within the right engine.
Findings
- The incident was driven by an overcorrection by the co-pilot following an initial leftward deviation.
- All three occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
- While there were no human casualties, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.