Aircraft overrun at Guriceel airport

No fatalities • Guriceel, Somalia • Landing (descent or approach)

A transport aircraft carrying 50 people overran the runway during landing in Guriceel, resulting in one injury and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

On a scheduled special flight traveling from Mogadischu to Guriceel, an aircraft carrying 45 passengers and 5 crew members experienced an accident during the landing phase. The flight was transporting several notable individuals, including the newly appointed governor of the Galguduud Province.

During the arrival at the destination, the aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, having touched down too far down the strip. As the plane continued along the runway, it struck a rock, which led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. The impact caused the gear to penetrate the floor of the cockpit.

Findings

While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, the impact resulted in only one injury to a member of the crew. The remaining 49 occupants of the aircraft managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after a long touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-08-25 Antonov AN-26 accident near Guriceel, Somalia?

A transport aircraft carrying 50 people overran the runway during landing in Guriceel, resulting in one injury and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-08-25 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-08-25 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration EK-26818, operated by Transom Airways, at Guriceel, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after a long touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

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