Aircraft overrun at Conakry-Gbessia Airport

No fatalities • Conakry-Gbessia, Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Conakry-Gbessia Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and structural damage.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Conakry-Gbessia Airport, the flight crew experienced operational difficulties that prevented the aircraft from decelerating sufficiently. Due to the inability to halt within the available runway length, the plane exited the paved surface and overran the end of the runway.

The aircraft eventually came to a stop several dozen meters beyond the runway boundary. During the excursion, the impact caused the left wing to be partially severed from the airframe. Despite the intensity of the overrun, there were no injuries reported among the 35 occupants on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-03-31 Antonov AN-24 accident near Conakry-Gbessia, Guinea?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Conakry-Gbessia Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-03-31 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-03-31 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration 3X-GAU, operated by Air Guinée, at Conakry-Gbessia, Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

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