Aircraft runway excursion following touchdown on wet surface

No fatalities • Almaty, Kazakhstan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing on a damp runway, resulting in an overrun and significant structural damage with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft made contact with a runway that was covered in moisture. Following touchdown, the crew attempted to decelerate, but the vessel could not be brought to a halt within the available runway length. The aircraft continued down the strip at approximately 80 knots before exiting the paved surface.

As the excursion progressed, the aircraft sustained heavy damage, specifically losing its right engine and the right main landing gear. The movement ceased several dozen meters beyond the initial point of departure from the runway. Despite the severity of the impact, all 88 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the wet runway surface, which contributed to the inability to stop the aircraft.
  • The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair due to the loss of critical components and structural integrity during the overrun.

Probable cause

The inability to decelerate on a damp runway surface led to a high-speed excursion and subsequent structural failure.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-04-12 Boeing 737-200 accident near Almaty, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing on a damp runway, resulting in an overrun and significant structural damage with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1998-04-12 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-04-12 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration P4-NEN, operated by Orient Eagle Airways, at Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The inability to decelerate on a damp runway surface led to a high-speed excursion and subsequent structural failure.

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