Aircraft overrun at Ilaga Airport during positioning flight

No fatalities • Ilaga, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after overrunning the runway during a positioning flight to Ilaga Airport.

What happened

During a positioning flight intended for Ilaga Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a runway excursion following touchdown. Upon landing, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This resulted in the plane overrunning the end of the runway, during which the nose landing gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the excursion.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the two crew members involved in the incident. While the pilots were able to exit the aircraft safely, the aircraft itself was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the overrun.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-08-06 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Ilaga, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after overrunning the runway during a positioning flight to Ilaga Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-08-06 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-08-06 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-NUU, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Ilaga, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

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