Multiple distractions left the “Before Taxi” checklist unfinished and the propeller start locks still in place as the Bearskin Airlines Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 began its takeoff roll at Dryden (Ontario, Canada) Regional Airport. Without directional control, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a frozen snowbank, seriously injuring one passenger.
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Interrupted
Canadian accident investigators traced an SA227’s runway excursion to an uncompleted checklist item.