Runway overrun at Brač Airport involving aircraft from Tirana

No fatalities • Brač, Croatia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft arriving from Tirana failed to stop on the runway at Brač Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent fire.

What happened

During a flight originating from Tirana, the crew initiated an approach to Brač Airport under favorable meteorological conditions. Upon touchdown on runway 04, the crew attempted to execute standard braking procedures. However, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.

As the aircraft continued past the end of the runway, it breached a perimeter fence and exited the paved surface. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to a halt in a rocky area. A fire brokeating following the impact, leading to the partial destruction of the airframe. Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all five occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft and sustained zero injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance during the landing roll.
  • The impact with the terrain caused the loss of the landing gear and ignited a fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-07-15 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo accident near Brač, Croatia?

An aircraft arriving from Tirana failed to stop on the runway at Brač Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-07-15 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-07-15 involved a Cessna 550 Citation Bravo, registration YU-BSG, operated by Prince Aviation, at Brač, Croatia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

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