Runway overrun at Verkhnevilyuisk involving aircraft

No fatalities • Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Verkhnevilyuisk, resulting in a collision with obstacles after overrunning the unpaved surface.

What happened

During an approach to Verkhnevilyuisk, the aircraft experienced a difficult touchdown on an unpaved runway. The landing sequence involved two bounces before the aircraft made firm contact with the ground approximately 777 metres beyond the runway threshold. Due to the late touchdown and the limited remaining distance on the 1,800-metre runway, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently. This led to a runway overrun, during which the aircraft struck various obstacles.

Findings

  • The aircraft touched down significantly late on the unpaved surface.
  • The late touchdown prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway length.
  • There were zero fatalities reported during the incident.
  • The crew members escaped without injury, though one passenger sustained an injury during the collision.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to a late touchdown on an unpaved surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-04-13 Antonov AN-12 accident near Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Verkhnevilyuisk, resulting in a collision with obstacles after overrunning the unpaved surface.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-04-13 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-04-13 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration RA-11122, operated by Avia Y. Petrova Aviakompania, at Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to a late touchdown on an unpaved surface.

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