Aircraft overrun during aborted takeoff

1 fatality • Gunsan, South Korea • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft overran the runway after an abandoned takeoff roll, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt, the flight crew initiated an abort of the takeoff roll for reasons that remain undetermined. The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length, leading to an overrun of the paved surface. The incident concluded when the aircraft came to a stop after exiting the runway area.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in one fatality and one injury among the occupants.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining distance of the runway following the aborted takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the takeoff roll was abandoned.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-12-13 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Gunsan, South Korea?

An aircraft overran the runway after an abandoned takeoff roll, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-12-13 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-12-13 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35869, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gunsan, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after the takeoff roll was abandoned.

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