What happened
During a local training session conducted at Kota Kinabalu Airport, the crew was performing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. As the pilot began a new takeoff sequence under the supervision of an instructor, the instructor initiated an engine failure simulation by decreasing power to the right engine. In response to this simulated emergency, the pilot-in-command decreased power on the left engine and attempted to execute an emergency braking maneuver.
Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not stop within the available runway length. The plane overran the runway, colliding with several obstacles along its path. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its undercarriage before finally coming to a halt. Although there were no injuries reported for either of the two pilots on board, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The incident occurred during a simulated emergency procedure.
- Reduced power on both engines prevented the aircraft from stopping within the runway limits.