What happened
While performing the takeoff roll on runway 06, the aircraft encountered a mechanical malfunction involving the nosewheel steering system. At a velocity of approximately 60 knots, the failure caused the plane to drift toward the right side of the runway. The deviation led the aircraft to veer off the paved surface and eventually come to a stop against a mound of gravel.
There were 24 occupants on board during the incident. All individuals managed to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. Although there were no casualties, the impact with the gravel resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was a technical issue identified within the nosewheel steering mechanism during the initial stages of takeoff.