What happened
During the initial stages of a takeoff roll, the flight crew reached V2 speed before deciding to abort the procedure. Upon deciding to terminate the takeoff, the crew executed an emergency braking maneuver. Despite these efforts, the four-engine aircraft was unable to halt within the available runway length.
The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the runway and entered a wooded area, where it struck several trees. The impact caused the loss of the undercarriage and resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage. There were no fatalities among the occupants, as everyone on board was evacuated from the wreckage safely.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the primary factor was inadequate flight preparation by the crew. The crew failed to complete the necessary pre-takeoff checklist protocols, which resulted in the aircraft's controls remaining in a locked position during the takeoff roll. It was only after reaching V2 speed that the crew became aware that the controls were still secured, prompting the decision to initiate the emergency stop.