Incident Overview
A runway overrun occurred during a rejected takeoff on runway 31 at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport. The aircraft had been accelerating during the takeoff roll when the crew decided to abort the procedure at high speed. They initiated emergency braking, but the aircraft could not stop on the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway end, contacted bushes and trees, lost its right main landing gear, and finally came to rest in a wooded area.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft carried 52 occupants. All were rescued from the accident site. Multiple individuals sustained injuries, with some classified as serious. The source does not specify the nature or extent of injuries beyond that several were injured and some seriously.
Aircraft and Operator
The official report does not identify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or the operator. No information about the date or time of day is provided. The airport (Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport) and the runway used (runway 31) are the only location details available.
Sequential Events
- The aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 31.
- At high speed, the crew elected to reject the takeoff.
- Emergency braking was applied.
- The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway length and departed the paved surface.
- It struck vegetation (bushes and trees), resulting in the separation of the right main landing gear.
- The aircraft came to a stop in a wooded area.
All 52 persons on board were rescued. The source does not mention any fatalities. No information about air traffic control (ATC) involvement is provided.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage including the loss of the right main landing gear and impact with bushes and trees. The extent of other damage is not specified in the source.
Probable Cause
The source does not state a probable cause for the incident.