Incident
During the takeoff roll at Paraparaumu Airport, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline to the right. As the airplane moved toward the edge, the right main landing gear struck the runway shoulder, resulting in the gear being torn off. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway surface and came to rest off the runway. Both pilots, who were the only occupants, were unharmed in the incident. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
The takeoff was conducted as a simulated exercise, according to the official investigation. The deviation from the centerline was not corrected, and the takeoff was not aborted in a timely manner. The aircraft continued to the right until the right main gear failed upon contact with the shoulder, causing the aircraft to veer off the paved surface.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was the captain's omission to abort the simulated takeoff in time. Contributing factors were identified as high ground speed and overheated brakes.