Aircraft excursion following touchdown

No fatalities • Kasese, Uganda • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment during landing, resulting in no injuries but significant hull loss.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control immediately upon contact with the runway. As the plane made touchdown, it began to skid across the surface, eventually departing the paved area.

The momentum of the excursion carried the aircraft off the runway and into an adjacent embankment, where the movement finally ceased. Despite the impact with the terrain, all eight occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or environmental triggers for the skid were not detailed, the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. The primary factor in the excursion was the uncontrolled movement of the plane following its arrival on the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-10-15 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Kasese, Uganda?

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment during landing, resulting in no injuries but significant hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-10-15 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-10-15 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration VP-KEB, operated by East African Airways, at Kasese, Uganda.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck an embankment during the landing roll.

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