Aircraft overrun at Land's End Airport

No fatalities • Land's End, United Kingdom • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Land's End Airport, resulting in an excursion into a hedge.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Land's End Airport in St Just, a twin engine airplane experienced difficulties decelerating on the runway. The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the available runway length, leading to an overrun of the landing area. During the excursion, the plane moved off the paved surface and collided with a hedge.

There were six occupants on board at the time of the incident. Following the impact, all passengers and crew members were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without injury. While no fatalities or injuries were reported, the collision resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, causing it to overrun the runway and strike vegetation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-05-21 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Land's End, United Kingdom?

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Land's End Airport, resulting in an excursion into a hedge.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-05-21 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 1959-05-21 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration G-AHLL, operated by British European Airways - BEA, at Land's End, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, causing it to overrun the runway and strike vegetation.

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