Runway excursion at Balikpapan Airport involving three-engine aircraft

2 fatalities • Balikpapan, Indonesia • Takeoff (climb)

A three-engine aircraft overran the runway during its takeoff roll at Balikpapan Airport, resulting in two fatalities and seven injuries.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Balikpapan Airport, the captain of a three-engine airplane determined that the takeoff procedure needed to be aborted. In response, the flight crew executed an emergency braking maneuver to halt the aircraft's progress.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft failed to come to a complete stop before reaching the end of the available runway surface. The plane subsequently overran the pavement and collided with various obstacles located beyond the runway threshold. The incident resulted in two fatalities among the passengers, while seven other occupants sustained injuries during the collision.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the remaining runway distance following the decision to abort the takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length during an aborted takeoff maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-04-08 Britten-Norman Trislander accident near Balikpapan, Indonesia?

A three-engine aircraft overran the runway during its takeoff roll at Balikpapan Airport, resulting in two fatalities and seven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-04-08 Britten-Norman Trislander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-04-08 involved a Britten-Norman Trislander, registration PK-KTI, operated by Bali International Air Service, at Balikpapan, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length during an aborted takeoff maneuver.

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