Runway overrun at Jambi Airport involving passenger aircraft

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

An aircraft traveling from Jakarta via Palembang overran the runway at Jambi Airport, resulting in structural damage but no fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled flight originating in Jakarta and including a stop in Palembang, the crew initiated their approach to Jambi Airport. Upon landing on the runway, the aircraft experienced significant issues with braking and deceleration. The momentum of the plane caused it to overshoot the paved surface and enter a soft-ground area.

As the aircraft moved into the muddy terrain, the landing gear collapsed under the strain. Despite the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, all 22 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the captain utilized improper landing techniques, specifically failing to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway due to an excessive speed and a touchdown point too far down the slippery surface. Additionally, the crew's decision-making was cited as a factor, as the pilot failed to initiate a missed-approach procedure when the landing conditions became unfavorable.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the captain's improper landing technique on a slippery runway and a failure to execute a go-around.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-11-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Jambi, Indonesia?

An aircraft traveling from Jakarta via Palembang overran the runway at Jambi Airport, resulting in structural damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-11-25 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 1954-11-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PK-DPD, operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways, at Jambi, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the captain's improper landing technique on a slippery runway and a failure to execute a go-around.

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