Runway excursion at Rome-Ciampino Airport

No fatalities • Rome-Ciampino, Italy • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway at Rome-Ciampino Airport after failing to stop, resulting in damage to the aircraft but no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Rome-Ciampino Airport, an aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touching down on runway 15. The runway, which measures 2,207 metres in length, did not provide enough distance to bring the plane to a halt. As a result, the aircraft exited the paved surface and collided with a localizer antenna before coming to a stop.

At the time of the incident, the runway surface was wet due to ongoing rainfall. Although the impact caused significant damage, and the aircraft was subsequently deemed a total loss, there were no casualties. All five occupants on board managed to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The runway conditions were wet due to rain.
  • The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway length following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance on a wet surface, leading to a collision with airport infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-09-09 Cessna 501 Citation I accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy?

An aircraft overran the runway at Rome-Ciampino Airport after failing to stop, resulting in damage to the aircraft but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-09-09 Cessna 501 Citation I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-09-09 involved a Cessna 501 Citation I, registration I-AROM, operated by AeroItalia, at Rome-Ciampino, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance on a wet surface, leading to a collision with airport infrastructure.

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