Aircraft overrun during takeoff at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport

No fatalities • Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an overrun at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport after the crew aborted a takeoff attempt, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll on runway 14 at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen issue. In response to the situation, the captain elected to abort the takeoff procedure. Despite the decision to stop, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently within the available 3,200-meter runway length.

As a result of the insufficient stopping distance, the aircraft exited the runway and continued for approximately 450 meters beyond the pavement. During the excursion, the aircraft sustained damage to its undercarriage. The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries among the five crew members on board. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the overrun was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following the aborted takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the crew initiated an aborted takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-07-11 Boeing 707 accident near Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh?

An aircraft experienced an overrun at Dhaka-Zia Ul-Haq Airport after the crew aborted a takeoff attempt, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-07-11 Boeing 707 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-07-11 involved a Boeing 707, registration 5X-AMW, operated by Air Memphis, at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal (ex Zia Ul-Haq), Bangladesh.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the crew initiated an aborted takeoff.

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