Aircraft Overruns Runway After Tire Burst During Takeoff (RA-65929)

Accident

During the takeoff roll on runway 16/34, at a speed of 150 km/h, the aircraft deviated to the left. The captain attempted to counter the deviation using the nosewheel steering system, causing the right front tire to burst. At 250 km/h, the takeoff procedure was abandoned, but this decision was made too late. Unable to stop within the remaining runway length of 2,530 metres, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear, and rolled for 577 metres before coming to rest. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The following findings were identified:

• Poor quality of work from the engineering personnel of Voronezh Avia during the replacement and adjustment of the hydraulic amplifier GU-108D.
• Unsatisfactory flying and technical operation of the aircraft after the completion of the replacement of the hydraulic amplifier, during which the incorrectly installed rudder actuator was not discovered.
• The decision taken by the crew to continue the takeoff procedure despite significant efforts needed for the deflection of the right rudder pedal already noted during the preflight checks.
• The late rejection of the takeoff procedure.