Incident Details
At V2 speed during the takeoff roll, the flight crew made the decision to abort the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. The aircraft, a four-engine model, was unable to stop within the remaining runway length. It overran the runway, causing the undercarriage to separate, and finally came to rest in a stand of trees. All individuals on board evacuated without reported injury. The aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation cited poor flight preparation as the cause. The crew had not completed the pre-takeoff checklist and had started the takeoff while the flight controls were still locked. Upon reaching V2 speed, the crew became aware of the locked controls and immediately performed an emergency braking maneuver. However, the remaining runway distance was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop.