Aircraft overrun at Tacloban Airport

No fatalities • Tacloban, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Tacloban Airport, resulting in an excursion into the sea with no fatalities.

What happened

During an arrival at Tacloban Airport, an aircraft was performing its landing sequence on runway 36. Upon touchdown, the vessel could not decelerate sufficiently to remain within the confines of the paved surface. As a result, the plane overran the end of the runway and entered the adjacent sea.

Despite the impact with the water, all 75 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the available runway distance following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-08-04 BAc 111 accident near Tacloban, Philippines?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Tacloban Airport, resulting in an excursion into the sea with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-08-04 BAc 111 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-08-04 involved a BAc 111, registration RP-C1182, operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL, at Tacloban, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway.

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