Aircraft overrun at Invercargill Airport

No fatalities • Invercargill, New Zealand • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing at Invercargill Airport, resulting in an excursion into a ditch and significant damage.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing at Invercargill Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced significant issues attempting to decelerate on the runway. The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the paved surface, leading to an overrun of the runway. During this excursion, the plane exited the runway area and settled in a nearby ditch.

There were two occupants on board at the time of the incident, consisting of the pilot and a second crew member. Both the pilots remained uninjured during the event. However, the impact and the position of the aircraft in the ditch resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control following the landing was a failure of the braking system.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway due to a mechanical failure in the brakes.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-01-21 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Invercargill, New Zealand?

A twin-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing at Invercargill Airport, resulting in an excursion into a ditch and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-01-21 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-01-21 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration NZ1824, operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF, at Invercargill, New Zealand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway due to a mechanical failure in the brakes.

Loading the flight search…