What happened
During a departure from Pantelleria Airport, the aircraft encountered significant crosswind conditions. As the takeoff roll was underway, the plane began to drift toward the left side of the runway. In response to this deviation, the crew initiated an aborted takeoff procedure.
As the maneuver progressed, the aircraft veered off the prepared surface. The excursion caused the loss of the right main landing gear before the vehicle finally came to a stop. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all 18 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The departure was performed under strong crosswind conditions.
- The aircraft deviated from the centerline during the takeoff roll, leading to the decision to abort.