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Aircraft overrun at Roseau-Canefield Airport (YV1139)

Roseau-Canefield, DominicaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 8, 2015, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration YV1139) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Roseau-Canefield, Dominica during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot was unable to effectively decelerate the aircraft after landing, leading to a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced braking difficulties during landing at Roseau-Canefield, resulting in an excursion and collision with obstacles.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Roseau-Canefield, the pilot encountered significant challenges in decelerating the aircraft. The inability to bring the plane to a halt caused it to overshoot the runway area.

During the overrun, the aircraft struck a fence and continued moving until it became lodged against several different obstacles. While the impact caused the aircraft to be a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew. All seven occupants were able to exit the plane without harm.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the pilot's difficulty in stopping the aircraft following touchdown.

Probable cause

The pilot was unable to effectively decelerate the aircraft after landing, leading to a runway excursion.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Feb 2015 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Roseau-Canefield, Dominica?

An aircraft experienced braking difficulties during landing at Roseau-Canefield, resulting in an excursion and collision with obstacles.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Feb 2015 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Feb 2015 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration YV1139, operated by Private Venezuela, at Roseau-Canefield, Dominica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot was unable to effectively decelerate the aircraft after landing, leading to a runway excursion.

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