On May 17, 1989, a Boeing 707 (registration 6O-SBT) operated by Somali Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to stop the aircraft via emergency braking was insufficient to prevent a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during its takeoff roll at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.
What happened
While performing the takeoff roll at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the flight crew determined that the takeoff procedure needed to be aborted. In response, the captain executed an emergency braking maneuver to halt the aircraft.
Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop before reaching the end of the runway. The momentum caused the plane to overrun the paved surface, leading to the loss of its undercarriage. The vessel eventually came to a halt several dozen meters beyond the runway threshold.
Outcomes
All 70 occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without injury.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
The incident occurred during the takeoff roll phase of flight.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to stop the aircraft via emergency braking was insufficient to prevent a runway overrun.
