MD83 off the runway end in Detroit - Curt Lewis

 

Accident: Ameristar MD83 at Detroit on Mar 8th 2017, overran runway on takeoff

An Ameristar McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration N786TW performing charter flight 7Z-9363 from Detroit Willow Run,MI to Washington Dulles,DC (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Willow Run's 23L at about 15:40L (20:40Z) when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed but overran the end of the runway, broke through the instrument landing system and approach lighting runway 05R, the airport perimeter fence, went over a road and came to a stop about 340 meters/1120 feet past the runway end with collapsed nose gear and main gear in a ditch. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was carrying Michigan's Men Basketball Team. The Basketball team reported the aircraft attempted takeoff in high winds, the takeoff was rejected, following strong braking the aircraft went beyond the runway. There were no injuries, everyone on board is safe and sound. The team is now arranging alternative travel.