Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 19 October 2024
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Kobio Aviation
Registration Number: P2-KAL
Location: Kairik Airstrip –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft WingAircraft Wing
Category: Accident
A DHC-6 Twin Otter experienced a significant takeoff incident at Kairik Airstrip, resulting in damage to the aircraft and a ditch. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left during takeoff and continued to veer left onto the grass surface despite attempts to correct the issue. The crew aborted the takeoff and applied reverse thrust and brakes, leading to the slide into a drainage ditch due to wet grass conditions.A DHC-6 Twin Otter experienced a significant takeoff incident at Kairik Airstrip, resulting in damage to the aircraft and a ditch. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left during takeoff and continued to veer left onto the grass surface despite attempts to correct the issue. The crew aborted the takeoff and applied reverse thrust and brakes, leading to the slide into a drainage ditch due to wet grass conditions.
Description
The DHC-6 Twin Otter veered off runway 05 at Kairik Airstrip during takeoff and ran into a ditch, sustaining substantial damage. During the take-off roll, the aircraft veered to the left of the runway. The crew attempted to correct this by applying right rudder and asymmetric power. However, the aircraft continued veering left onto the grass surface. The flight crew decided to abort the takeoff and applied full reverse thrust and brakes. The grass was wet due to rain on the accident day and the days before, causing the aircraft to slide into a drainage ditch. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its left wing and nose.
Source of Information
https://aic.gov.pg/sites/default/files/2024-10/AIC%2024-2001%20P2-BBM%20Media%20Release_1.pdfhttps://aic.gov.pg/sites/default/files/2024-10/AIC%2024-2001%20P2-BBM%20Media%20Release_1.pdfPrimary Cause
Wetted grass surface conditions during takeoff.Wetted grass surface conditions during takeoff.Share on:
