Aircraft overrun at Libreville-Léon M'Ba Airport

No fatalities • Libreville, Gabon • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion after failing to stop during landing at Libreville-Léon M'Ba Airport, resulting in significant damage.

What happened

During the landing phase at Libreville-Léon M'Ba Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of braking effectiveness or insufficient distance to decelerate. As the vessel approached the end of the runway, it was unable to come to a complete stop within the available pavement. This resulted in a runway overrun.

As the excursion progressed, the aircraft sustained structural damage, specifically losing its nose landing gear. The movement continued for several dozen meters beyond the runway limits before the aircraft finally came to a halt.

Findings

There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of the incident. However, the impact and the subsequent overrun caused extensive damage to the airframe, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-08-28 BAc 111 accident near Libreville, Gabon?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion after failing to stop during landing at Libreville-Léon M'Ba Airport, resulting in significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-08-28 BAc 111 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-08-28 involved a BAc 111, registration 5N-BDC, operated by Eagle Aviation - Nigeria, at Libreville, Gabon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

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