Aircraft overrun and fire during takeoff at Sebha Airport

No fatalities • Sebha, Libya • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion and subsequent fire during its takeoff roll at Sebha Airport, resulting in no injuries but heavy damage to the plane.

What happened

While operating out of Sebha Airport, an aircraft was engaged in its takeoff roll when the captain determined that the procedure should be aborted. At approximately V1 speed, the pilot executed an emergency braking maneuver to halt the vehicle.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not stop before reaching the end of the runway. The plane overran the paved surface and subsequently caught fire. While the incident resulted in zero fatalities or injuries among the occupants, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The crew successfully evacuated the aircraft without injury.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the inability to stop within the available runway distance following the decision to abort the takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during an aborted takeoff, leading to a runway overrun and fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-06-13 Boeing 707 accident near Sebha, Libya?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion and subsequent fire during its takeoff roll at Sebha Airport, resulting in no injuries but heavy damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-06-13 Boeing 707 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-06-13 involved a Boeing 707, registration TY-BBR, operated by Benin Government, at Sebha, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during an aborted takeoff, leading to a runway overrun and fire.

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