Aircraft overrun at Golden Rock Airport

No fatalities • Basseterre-Golden Rock, Saint Kitts and Nevis • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine airplane sustained significant damage after failing to stop following touchdown at Golden Rock Airport.

What happened

Following the landing phase at Golden Rock Airport, a four-engine airplane experienced issues maintaining deceleration within the available runway length. As the aircraft attempted to come to a stop, it overran the end of the runway. During this excursion, the plane's undercarriage was lost. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.

Findings

  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants of the aircraft.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-08-23 De Havilland DH.114 Heron accident near Basseterre-Golden Rock, Saint Kitts and Nevis?

A four-engine airplane sustained significant damage after failing to stop following touchdown at Golden Rock Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-08-23 De Havilland DH.114 Heron accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-08-23 involved a De Havilland DH.114 Heron, registration VP-BAO, operated by LIAT - The Caribbean Airline (Leeward Islands Air Transport), at Basseterre-Golden Rock, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway, leading to a runway excursion.

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