Aircraft overrun during humanitarian mission

No fatalities • Akola, South Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-04-14 Antonov AN-74 accident near Akola, South Sudan?

A cargo aircraft involved in a humanitarian mission overran the runway after landing, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-04-14 Antonov AN-74 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-04-14 involved a Antonov AN-74, registration EK-74036, operated by Ayk Avia, at Akola, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance during landing.

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