Boeing 727 runway excursion at St. John's International Airport

No fatalities • St. John's, Canada

A cargo flight operated by Kelowna Flightcraft ran off the end of the runway during departure in Newfoundland.

What happened

On July 16, 2011, at 0815 local time, a Boeing 727-200, registration C-GKFJ, was performing a cargo flight from Moncton, New Brunswick, to St. John's, Newfoundland. During the departure from runway 29 at St. John's International Airport, the aircraft ran off the end of the paved surface. The aircraft came to a stop approximately 200 feet beyond the runway end.

Prior to the incident, moderate rain had been reported at the airport. During the excursion, the inboard tires of both main landing gear ruptured. There were no injuries to the flightcrew, and the damage to the aircraft was classified as minor.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2011 BOEING 727 227 accident near St. John's, Canada?

A cargo flight operated by Kelowna Flightcraft ran off the end of the runway during departure in Newfoundland.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2011 BOEING 727 227 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2011 involved a BOEING 727 227, operated by KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT AIR CHARTER LTD, at St. John's, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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