Runway overrun at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport

No fatalities • Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji (Santa Cruz), India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft arriving from Calcutta experienced a runway overrun upon landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Upon arrival at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, the aircraft completed its approach to runway 27 following a routine flight departing from Calcutta. During the landing roll, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This resulted in the aircraft overrunning the end of the runway and coming to a stop several dozen meters past the threshold.

Despite the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, all 117 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the remaining distance of the runway after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing roll.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-10-09 Boeing 737-400 accident near Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji (Santa Cruz), India?

An aircraft arriving from Calcutta experienced a runway overrun upon landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-10-09 Boeing 737-400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-10-09 involved a Boeing 737-400, registration VT-SID, operated by Air Sahara (Sahara Airlines), at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji (Santa Cruz), India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing roll.

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