Runway excursion involving twin-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Inishmore-Kilronan (Aran Islands), Ireland • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing on runway 14/32, resulting in a runway overrun and several injuries.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase on runway 14/32, the twin engine airplane experienced significant issues attempting to decelerate within the available runway length. The aircraft failed to come to a halt before the end of the pavement, subsequently overrunning the runway and coming to a stop a short distance beyond the threshold.

During the incident, all seven people on board were successfully evacuated from the vessel. Medical assessments following the excursion confirmed that five injuries occurred among the occupants. The impact of the overrun resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it sustained damage beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient braking or deceleration within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-10-17 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Inishmore-Kilronan (Aran Islands), Ireland?

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing on runway 14/32, resulting in a runway overrun and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-10-17 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-10-17 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration EI-BBA, operated by Aer Arann, at Inishmore-Kilronan (Aran Islands), Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following touchdown.

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