Aircraft overrun at Nakatane Airport

No fatalities • Nakatane (Tanegashima Island), Japan • Landing (descent or approach)

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

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Nakatane Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced issues maintaining deceleration within the available runway length. Following the touchdown, the plane was unable to come to a halt before the end of the paved surface. As the aircraft exited the runway, it overran the threshold and subsequently lost its undercarriage.

The excursion ended a short distance from the runway, with the aircraft coming to a stop several dozen yards beyond the landing area. Despite the impact of the overrun, there were no injuries reported among the occupants on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the event was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway at Nakatane Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1963-02-18 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Nakatane (Tanegashima Island), Japan?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1963-02-18 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 1963-02-18 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration JA5003, operated by All Nippon Airways, at Nakatane (Tanegashima Island), Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway at Nakatane Airport.

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