Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft involved in skydiving operations experienced a takeoff abort that led to a runway excursion. The pilot had successfully completed three sorties earlier that morning. During the fourth sortie, with six skydivers aboard, the pilot initiated the takeoff roll but realized that the aircraft could not achieve sufficient speed to become airborne.
Sequence of Events
Recognizing the situation, the pilot aborted the takeoff procedure. Observing individuals at the end of the runway, the pilot voluntarily veered the aircraft to the right, away from the runway. The aircraft departed the paved surface and contacted soft ground. Upon hitting the soft terrain, the nose gear collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest with its left wing partially torn off.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained structural damage, including the collapsed nose gear and partial separation of the left wing. All six passengers were evacuated from the aircraft safely. The pilot received a slight injury during the incident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a takeoff interruption on the part of the pilot due to an insufficient speed. However, the exact cause of the mishap remains unclear.