Incident
During the takeoff roll at Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport, the aircraft reached a speed of 270–280 km/h when the pilot-in-command pulled up on the control column to initiate rotation. The aircraft failed to respond. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, rolled for about 500 metres, then lost its nose gear and came to rest.
Occupants and Damage
All 117 occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures. The mass and balance sheet was incorrect. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was six tons above the maximum takeoff weight, and the center of gravity was too far forward.