What happened
During a cargo mission conducted for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Maban Airport in South Sudan. Upon landing on runway 33, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.
As the plane overran the end of the runway, the landing gear was torn from the airframe. The subsequent impact led to a post-crash fire that consumed the entire aircraft. Despite the intensity of the flames, the crew managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining injuries. The aircraft was declared a total loss due to the fire.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.
- The structural failure of the undercarriage occurred during the overrun.
- The post-crash fire resulted in the complete destruction of the airframe.