On April 14, 2018, an Antonov AN-74 (registration EK-74036) operated by Ayk Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Akola, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo aircraft involved in a humanitarian mission overran the runway after landing, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
During a mission intended to deliver various supplies, an aircraft was operating with a crew of five. Upon completing its landing sequence, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. As the vessel continued past the end of the paved surface, it experienced a runway excursion. During this process, the left main landing gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to a halt after the overrun.
All five occupants on board managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. While there were no casualties, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance of the runway.
The loss of the left main gear occurred during the excursion.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance during landing.