Aircraft loss following ground excursion after landing

No fatalities • Aberdeen-Dyce, United Kingdom • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft became uncontrollable immediately following touchdown, resulting in a ground excursion and the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately upon making contact with the runway. Following the initial touchdown, the aircraft veered from its intended path and moved into a wooded area. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a complete stop among trees.

Findings

While there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board, the impact with the environment was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss. The structural damage sustained during the excursion resulted in the airframe being written off.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control immediately after touchdown, leading to a ground excursion into trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-05-15 Britten-Norman Trislander accident near Aberdeen-Dyce, United Kingdom?

An aircraft became uncontrollable immediately following touchdown, resulting in a ground excursion and the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-05-15 Britten-Norman Trislander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-05-15 involved a Britten-Norman Trislander, registration G-BCYC, operated by Loganair, at Aberdeen-Dyce, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control immediately after touchdown, leading to a ground excursion into trees.

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