Aircraft damage following landing undershoot

No fatalities • Bondo, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after failing to reach the runway threshold during landing.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a twin engine aircraft failed to reach the intended runway threshold. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the paved surface, resulting in substantial structural damage. The impact was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft came to rest in the area preceding the runway.
  • There were no casualties reported among the occupants following the incident.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the undershoot of the runway threshold during the final approach and landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to reach the runway threshold, resulting in an undershoot and subsequent hull loss.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-09-05 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Bondo, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after failing to reach the runway threshold during landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-09-05 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-09-05 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration F-OHFY, operated by Aviation Sans Frontières - ASF, at Bondo, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to reach the runway threshold, resulting in an undershoot and subsequent hull loss.

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