Runway overrun involving aircraft at end of runway

No fatalities • New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a concrete wall after an incorrect approach configuration, resulting in no fatalities but heavy damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft was operated with an incorrect approach configuration. This error led to the aircraft touching down significantly further down the runway than intended, approximately 600 metres from the threshold end.

Due to the late touchdown, the crew was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently within the remaining runway length. The aircraft subsequently overran the paved surface and collided with a concrete wall measuring 45 cm in height. Following the impact with the wall, the aircraft continued traveling for an additional 450 metres before finally coming to a stop.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the incorrect approach configuration.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries among the 108 people on board.
  • All passengers and crew members were successfully evacuated from the aircraft.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

An improper configuration during the approach resulted in a late touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-12-02 Boeing 737-200 accident near New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India?

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a concrete wall after an incorrect approach configuration, resulting in no fatalities but heavy damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-12-02 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-12-02 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration VT-ECS, operated by Indian Airlines, at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An improper configuration during the approach resulted in a late touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.

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