Runway excursion after rejected take-off, L-39 Albatros, Den Helder Airport
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Closed
Shortly after the plane had taken off from runway 22, the pilot saw something flying past in a flash. After that there was a 'thump' from the engine. The pilot then decided to land on the runway again,though he knew that the length of the runway was not sufficient to bring the aircraft to a standstill. After the landing, the pilot braked as hard as he could. After that, the aircraft continued, via the end of the runway, through the grass behind the runway threshold. The aircraft came to a standstill in a field with flower bulbs outside the airfield. The pilot flying and the passenger were able to leave the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft was seriously damaged.
Runway excursion after rejected take-off, L-39 Albatros, Den Helder Airport
