Runway excursion involving aircraft following improper approach

No fatalities • Makassar (Ujung Pandang), Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained major damage after a hard landing and nose gear collapse during an incorrect approach configuration.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft performed an approach with an incorrect configuration. This resulted in the plane striking the ground 985 metres beyond the threshold of runway 13 with significant force. The impact caused the nose landing gear to fail immediately upon touchdown.

Following the collapse of the gear, the aircraft slid along the surface for a distance of several metres before the movement ceased. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, all 51 occupants were able to exit the plane without injury. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the primary factor in the accident was an improper approach profile. Specifically, the flight was conducted at an excessive airspeed accompanied by a high descent rate of 720 feet per minute.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an approach characterized by excessive speed and a high sink rate.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-02-09 Avro 748 accident near Makassar (Ujung Pandang), Indonesia?

An aircraft sustained major damage after a hard landing and nose gear collapse during an incorrect approach configuration.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-02-09 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-02-09 involved a Avro 748, registration PK-IHK, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Makassar (Ujung Pandang), Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an approach characterized by excessive speed and a high sink rate.

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