What happened
During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, a tire on the twin engine airplane experienced a sudden burst. This mechanical failure resulted in the loss of directional control, causing the aircraft to enter a ground loop. The sequence of events ended when the plane came to a stop on the runway.
There were no fatalities or injuries among the three crew members on board during the incident. However, the structural damage sustained by the aircraft was severe enough that it was declared a total loss and deemed beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the loss of control was a tire burst occurring while the aircraft was accelerating for departure.