No fatalities

2003-06-14: Antonov AN-32 (CR-866) — Sri Lanka Air Force — Jaffna (Palaly), Sri Lanka

Jaffna (Palaly), Sri LankaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 14, 2003, an Antonov AN-32 (registration CR-866) operated by Sri Lanka Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Jaffna (Palaly), Sri Lanka during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781201022Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Jaffna-Palaly Airport, resulting in damage to the plane and one ground injury.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Jaffna-Palaly Airport, the aircraft lost control and departed from the runway surface. During the excursion, the plane struck a signpost located near the airfield. The impact caused one soldier, who was positioned on the ground at the time, to sustain injuries.

Findings

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew. All 55 occupants of the aircraft successfully evacuated the vehicle without harm. The incident concluded once the aircraft reached a final resting position following the collision with the signpost.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.