What happened
During the takeoff roll at Amman Airport, the flight crew initiated the rotation process once the aircraft reached 265 km/h. At this stage, the captain perceived a potential issue regarding one of the engines. Following this observation, the decision was made to abort the takeoff procedure after the aircraft had already passed V1 speed, which was established at 252 km/h.
With approximately 500 meters of runway remaining, the crew attempted to stop the plane; however, the aircraft could not be halted within the available distance. The aircraft overran the end of the runway, descended into a ravine, and traveled an additional 290 meters before striking a nearby building. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and caused nine fatalities, including both pilots and seven occupants of the structure. Several other individuals sustained injuries during the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that there were no technical malfunctions or anomalies detected within the engines. While the captain believed a drop in speed indicated an engine failure, the decision to terminate the takeoff was determined to be unfounded. It was noted that the event took place during a partial solar eclipse, which investigators suggested might have impacted the pilot's visual perception or situational awareness.