What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the aircraft's number one engine experienced a mechanical failure. In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated an aborted takeoff procedure. However, the resulting asymmetric thrust caused the plane to drift away from the runway centerline. The aircraft veered toward the left side of the runway and exited the paved surface, eventually coming to a stop in a nearby grassy field.
Although the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the aircraft sustained significant damage. The structural impact was severe enough that the airframe was declared a total loss and was not repairable.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the failure of the number one engine during the initial phase of takeoff.