Aircraft overrun during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar, Venezuela • Takeoff (climb)

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop during its takeoff roll on runway 09, resulting in an excursion and several injuries.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll on runway 09, the captain initiated an aborted takeoff for reasons that remain undetermined. The four-engine aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length, leading to an overrun. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and eventually came to a stop on the crest of a hill. The impact was severe enough that the number one engine was completely detached from the airframe.

Findings

All 97 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Among the passengers and crew, 16 individuals sustained injuries, with some of these injuries classified as serious. The specific reason for the decision to reject the takeoff remains unknown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following an aborted takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-03-28 Ilyushin II-18 accident near Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar, Venezuela?

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop during its takeoff roll on runway 09, resulting in an excursion and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-03-28 Ilyushin II-18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-03-28 involved a Ilyushin II-18, registration CU-T1539, operated by Aerocaribbean, at Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following an aborted takeoff.

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