Runway excursion at Marília Airport involving aircraft from Goiânia

No fatalities • Marília, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft arriving from Goiânia-Santa Genoveva Airport overran the runway at Marília Airport during a night approach, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

During a nighttime flight originating from Goiânia-Santa Genoveva Airport, the flight crew initiated their descent toward Marília Airport. Due to adverse weather conditions present at the destination, the crew performed a direct approach to runway 03.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. The momentum caused the plane to overshoot the runway threshold, at which point the landing gear separated from the airframe. The aircraft eventually came to a halt in a vegetated area located 143 metres beyond the runway extremity. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. All seven people on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage, though four individuals sustained injuries during the incident.

Findings

  • The crew was forced to execute a direct approach due to poor weather conditions at the destination airport.
  • The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway length, leading to the excursion.

Probable cause

Adverse weather conditions necessitated a direct approach that contributed to the aircraft's inability to stop before the runway end.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-12-01 Cessna 500 Citation accident near Marília, Brazil?

An aircraft arriving from Goiânia-Santa Genoveva Airport overran the runway at Marília Airport during a night approach, resulting in several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-12-01 Cessna 500 Citation accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-12-01 involved a Cessna 500 Citation, registration PT-LIY, operated by American Virginia, at Marília, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Adverse weather conditions necessitated a direct approach that contributed to the aircraft's inability to stop before the runway end.

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