On October 21, 2001, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration EX-87470) operated by Kyrgyzstan Airlines - Kyrgyzstan Aba Zholdoru was involved in an aviation accident near Osh, Kyrgyzstan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during an aborted takeoff at Osh Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.
What happened
During the takeoff phase at Osh Airport, the flight crew initiated an aborted takeoff roll. Following the decision to stop the aircraft, the pilot was unable to bring the plane to a halt within the available runway length. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the paved surface and entered a nearby ravine.
Despite the impact, all 36 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion.
Findings
The captain elected to terminate the takeoff sequence for reasons that remain undetermined.
The primary factor in the excursion was the inability to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff.
What happened in the 21 Oct 2001 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Osh, Kyrgyzstan?
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during an aborted takeoff at Osh Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 2001 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Oct 2001 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration EX-87470, operated by Kyrgyzstan Airlines - Kyrgyzstan Aba Zholdoru, at Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff.
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