Aircraft overrun at Reggio Calabria Airport

No fatalities • Reggio de Calabre, Italy • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Reggio de Calabre Airport, resulting in an excursion and damage to a perimeter wall.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Reggio de Calabre Airport, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. The momentum of the plane caused it to overshoot the end of the runway, leading to an excursion from the paved surface. During the overrun, the aircraft collided with a perimeter wall located at the edge of the airfield before finally coming to a complete stop.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among those on board. All seven occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage following the collision.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-01-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Reggio de Calabre, Italy?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Reggio de Calabre Airport, resulting in an excursion and damage to a perimeter wall.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-01-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-01-02 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration I-LEDA, operated by Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane, at Reggio de Calabre, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

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