Runway excursion involving aircraft at takeoff

No fatalities • Barentu, Eritrea • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of altitude during liftoff, resulting in a runway excursion with no reported injuries.

What happened

During the takeoff phase of flight, an aircraft experienced a sudden reduction in altitude immediately following liftoff. As the plane attempted to climb, it lost sufficient height to make contact with the runway surface.

Following the impact with the pavement, the aircraft became uncontrollable and veered away from the designated runway path. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a complete stop off the runway.

Findings

  • There were no casualties resulting from the incident.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of altitude during liftoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the takeoff rotation, leading to runway contact and a subsequent excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-09-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Barentu, Eritrea?

An aircraft experienced a loss of altitude during liftoff, resulting in a runway excursion with no reported injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-09-21 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 1979-09-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration ET-AGU, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Barentu, Eritrea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the takeoff rotation, leading to runway contact and a subsequent excursion.

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