What happened
During an arrival at Asau Airport, a Britten-Norman Islander was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. The aircraft overran the paved surface and exited the airfield perimeter, eventually plunging into a lagoon located adjacent to the landing strip.
Despite the impact with the water, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft failed to come to a complete stop within the available runway length.
- Inadequate braking distance led to the excursion into the lagoon.