Aircraft overrun during takeoff at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport

No fatalities • Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-05-17 Boeing 707 accident near Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during its takeoff roll at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-05-17 Boeing 707 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-05-17 involved a Boeing 707, registration 6O-SBT, operated by Somali Airlines, at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's attempt to stop the aircraft via emergency braking was insufficient to prevent a runway overrun.

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