On March 17, 2006, an Avro 748 (registration 5Y-TCA) operated by Trackmark Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Fangak (Old Fangak), 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 length during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after overrunning the runway during a positioning flight from Kenya to Old Fangak Airport.
What happened
During a positioning flight originating in Kenya, a twin-engine aircraft arrived at Old Fangak Airport. Upon touchdown, the flight crew was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently before the end of the runway. As a result of the runway excursion, the aircraft overran the paved surface and experienced the loss of its right main landing gear. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the overrun event.
Findings
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew members.
The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop the aircraft within the available runway distance.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway length during landing.