Runway excursion at Siirt Airport involving aircraft from Ankara

No fatalities • Siirt, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft arriving from Ankara overran the runway at Siirt Airport after landing on a wet surface, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

An aircraft traveling from Ankara completed a routine flight before arriving at Siirt Airport. Upon touchdown on runway 24/06, the aircraft encountered a wet runway surface. Due to the lack of sufficient stopping distance, the aircraft failed to decelerate within the 1,660-metre runway limits. The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the runway, coming to a halt a short distance beyond the threshold.

Despite the impact and the extent of the damage, all 46 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as it sustained damage beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident noted that the environmental conditions were not suitable for a safe landing. The braking action on the runway was reported as moderate to poor. It is suspected that aquaplaning played a role in the inability to maintain control and stop the aircraft during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway due to poor braking action and suspected aquaplaning on a wet surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-04-22 Avro RJ70 accident near Siirt, Turkey?

An aircraft arriving from Ankara overran the runway at Siirt Airport after landing on a wet surface, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-04-22 Avro RJ70 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-04-22 involved a Avro RJ70, registration TC-THL, operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari, at Siirt, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway due to poor braking action and suspected aquaplaning on a wet surface.

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