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During the takeoff roll at La Ceiba-Goloson Airport, a tyre burst. The pilot rejected takeoff but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest 116 metres further. All nine passengers escaped uninjured while the pilot was seriously injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP-E in La Ceiba

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1997 at 0700 LT

Type of aircraft:

Let L-410

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Registration:

HR-IAS

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

La Ceiba - Puerto Lempira

MSN:

86 16 08

YOM:

1986

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Circumstances:

Just after liftoff from runway 06, while in initial climb, the crew raised the landing gear and reduced the engine power. The aircraft stalled and sank back on the runway, slid for about 450 metres and came to rest. All 21 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the crew to reduce power shortly after rotation as it is specified in the flight manual on this model that the engine power cannot be reduced below the minimum altitude of 1,500 feet.