Aircraft overrun at Roseau-Canefield Airport

No fatalities • Roseau-Canefield, Dominica • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-02-08 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 2015-02-08 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-02-08 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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