Aircraft overrun following touchdown

No fatalities • Hua Hin, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, resulting in a runway excursion and significant structural damage.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft failed to come to a halt within the available runway length. As the vessel continued past the end of the paved surface, it overran the runway, which led to the separation of the undercarriage from the main structure. The aircraft eventually reached a complete stop after the excursion.

Findings

  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the three crew members on board.
  • While all personnel escaped without harm, the impact and subsequent overrun resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage exceeding repairable limits.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-08-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Hua Hin, Thailand?

An aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, resulting in a runway excursion and significant structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-08-20 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 1951-08-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HS-SAF, operated by Siamese Airways, at Hua Hin, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

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