On 21 Mar 2008, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryan Air was involved in an aviation accident near Limoges, France. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: not available. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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A Ryan Air Boeing 737-800 overran the runway during landing at Limoges, France, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
On March 21, 2008, a Boeing 737-800, registration EIDAF, was involved in a runway excursion at Limoges, France. The aircraft, operated by Ryan Air, overran the runway during the landing phase of flight. There were 181 people on board the aircraft at the time of the event, and there were no injuries reported. The aircraft sustained no visible damage.
The investigation
The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) of France is conducting the investigation into the incident. The NTSB appointed a non-traveling US Accredited Representative to assist with the proceedings.
