What happened
A ferry flight involving an aircraft that had been out of service for more than two years ended in a runway excursion at Blackpool. The aircraft was being transported to Blackpool with two pilots on board following recent maintenance work.
During the takeoff roll on runway 22, the aircraft reached a speed of approximately 60 knots when a loud noise occurred. This was immediately followed by the disintegration of the outboard section of the right wing. In response to the structural failure, the crew aborted the takeoff attempt. The pilots managed to bring the aircraft to a halt on the runway surface.
Findings
- The crew members exited the aircraft following the stoppage and sustained zero injuries.
- The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.