On October 6, 2015, a BAe 146 (registration 9G-SBB) operated by Starbow was involved in an aviation accident near Tamale, Ghana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A four-engine aircraft overran runway 23 at Tamale Airport, went through a fence, and was damaged beyond repair. All 76 occupants escaped uninjured. A NOTAM had warned of a reduced runway length of 1,860 meters due to extension works.
Accident Details
Upon landing on runway 23 at Tamale Airport, the four-engine aircraft failed to stop within the remaining distance. It went through a fence that was delimiting a work area as the runway was subject to an extension. Upon impact, the nose gear was torn off, and the aircraft slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest.
Occupants and Damage
All 76 occupants escaped uninjured. However, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Runway Information
A NOTAM had specified that the length of runway 23 was reduced to 1,860 meters and that works were in progress to extend runway 23, with the presence of men and equipment. Caution was advised during landing and takeoff procedures.
