What happened
While performing a takeoff roll on runway 35, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both left main gear tires. This incident occurred once the aircraft had reached a speed of 125 knots and had traveled a distance of 2,110 meters along the runway.
Upon the tire bursts, the crew initiated an aborted takeoff procedure. However, the remaining runway length of approximately 1,010 meters proved insufficient to bring the aircraft to a complete stop. The aircraft subsequently exited the paved surface, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The sequence ended when the aircraft came to a halt 81 meters beyond the end of the runway.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the bursting of both left main gear tires during the high-speed portion of the takeoff roll.
- All 77 occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without any reported injuries.
- The aircraft sustained structural damage that rendered it a total loss.