Runway excursion at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport involving twin-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Bangalore-Hindustan, India • Landing (descent or approach)

A relatively new twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during a hard landing at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a heavy touchdown on runway 27. Following the initial contact with the runway surface, the aircraft lost directional control and veered off the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the excursion.

Despite the severity of the impact, all 44 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident occurred on a relatively new airframe that had been in service for only four months following its delivery.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • The primary sequence of events was initiated by a hard landing upon touchdown on runway 27.

Probable cause

A heavy landing on the runway led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-03-11 ATR72-200 accident near Bangalore-Hindustan, India?

A relatively new twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during a hard landing at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-03-11 ATR72-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-03-11 involved a ATR72-200, registration VT-DKC, operated by Air Deccan, at Bangalore-Hindustan, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A heavy landing on the runway led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.

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