Runway excursion at Hadibu Airport involving aircraft gear collapse

No fatalities • Hadibu, Yemen • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a landing accident at Socotra Island after the pilot attempted to avoid the runway end, resulting in a gear collapse and significant damage.

What happened

Following its arrival at Hadibu Airport on Socotra Island, an aircraft experienced significant issues with deceleration on the runway. As the runway end approached, the captain executed a sudden left-hand turn to steer the plane off the paved surface. During this maneuver, the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently skidded out of control before coming to a final stop. There were no fatalities among the 17 occupants, all of whom were evacuated from the wreckage without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements. The pilot-in-command lacked sufficient familiarity with the specific characteristics of the airport. Furthermore, the crew landed with a tailwind component that was not properly accounted for during the approach. This situation was exacerbated by inaccurate wind information provided to the flight crew and the use of ground equipment that was not suitable for the operational requirements.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport and improper consideration of tailwind conditions, compounded by inaccurate wind reports.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Hadibu, Yemen?

An aircraft experienced a landing accident at Socotra Island after the pilot attempted to avoid the runway end, resulting in a gear collapse and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-03-26 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 1965-03-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VR-AAA, operated by Aden Airways, at Hadibu, Yemen.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident resulted from the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport and improper consideration of tailwind conditions, compounded by inaccurate wind reports.

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