Incident Overview
A three-engine commercial aircraft operating flight PTK123 from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Ossora experienced a runway excursion during a takeoff roll at Ust-Kamchatsk Airport. The crew had diverted to Ust-Kamchatsk due to poor weather at the original destination. After waiting several hours for conditions to improve, the decision was made to return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the captain initiated an aborted takeoff for reasons that remain unknown. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway length. Runway 01/19 at Ust-Kamchatsk Airport has a length of 1,725 meters. The aircraft overran the runway, losing its right main landing gear in the process. It continued rolling for approximately a dozen meters before coming to rest in about 50 centimeters of snow.
Occupants and Aircraft Damage
All 26 occupants on board—crew and passengers—escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation
The incident is under investigation. As of the source, no probable cause has been determined.