Aircraft overrun at runway end following improper approach

No fatalities • Luqa, Malta • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a wall after an incorrect approach configuration led to a long touchdown.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the crew failed to properly configure the aircraft for its approach. This error resulted in the plane touching down significantly late, with the impact occurring approximately 1,700 feet beyond the runway threshold.

Due to the excessive distance traveled before touchdown, the pilot was unable to decelerate the aircraft within the available runway length. The subsequent overrun caused the aircraft to lose its undercarriage. The sequence of events concluded when the plane struck a wall and came to a stop.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no fatalities. All three crew members involved in the incident sustained slight injuries during the excursion.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the accident was the incorrect approach configuration maintained by the flight crew prior to landing.

Probable cause

The crew failed to properly configure the aircraft for landing, leading to a touchdown too far down the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-05-20 Avro 685 York accident near Luqa, Malta?

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a wall after an incorrect approach configuration led to a long touchdown.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-05-20 Avro 685 York accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-05-20 involved a Avro 685 York, registration G-AMUT, operated by Dan-Air London, at Luqa, Malta.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to properly configure the aircraft for landing, leading to a touchdown too far down the runway.

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