On March 23, 2001, a Boeing 707 (registration SU-BMV) operated by Luxor Air was involved in an aviation accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Aircraft registered SU-BMV. Photo: Lance Corporal Nathan E. Eason, USMC / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
During a night approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport, an aircraft encountered fog patches and landed hard on runway 04, bounced twice, lost both right engines, veered off the runway, and came to rest 200 meters away. All 182 occupants evacuated safely.
Approach and Landing
During a night approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport, the crew encountered local patches of fog at an altitude of about 600 feet. Visual contact with the runway was momentarily lost by the pilot-in-command, yet the decision was made to continue the approach. The aircraft subsequently landed hard on runway 04.
Post-Impact Sequence
Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice. Following the second bounce, both right engines were lost. The aircraft became uncontrollable, veered off the runway, and traveled approximately 200 meters before coming to rest.
Occupant Evacuation and Aircraft Condition
All 182 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
