On November 12, 1994, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration D2-EOJ) operated by Endiama was involved in an aviation accident near Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's decision to continue the landing approach despite a runway obstruction and insufficient remaining runway distance on a wet surface. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport after attempting to land behind a vehicle on the active surface.
What happened
During the final approach to Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the flight crew identified a vehicle positioned on the runway. Rather than executing a go-around to clear the obstruction, the crew proceeded with the landing. The aircraft crossed the threshold of the runway, but the surface was wet, which hindered braking effectiveness. Because the landing occurred too far down the runway, the aircraft could not come to a halt before the end of the pavement. This resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway and striking a concrete wall.
Findings
The aircraft was operating on a wet runway surface during the landing phase.
The crew failed to initiate a go-around despite the presence of a vehicle on the runway.
The runway overrun was caused by the aircraft's position on the runway being too far down the strip to allow for a safe stop.
There were no injuries among the 10 occupants on board.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Probable cause
The crew's decision to continue the landing approach despite a runway obstruction and insufficient remaining runway distance on a wet surface.