Aircraft overrun at Poitiers-Biard Airport

No fatalities • Poitiers, France • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Poitiers-Biard Airport, resulting in an excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Following the touchdown phase of the flight at Poitiers-Biard Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties maintaining deceleration. The pilot was unable to bring the plane to a halt within the available runway length, leading to an overrun event.

As the excursion continued, the aircraft's undercarriage separated from the airframe. The movement ended a short distance beyond the initial point of departure from the paved surface. While the incident resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no injuries reported among the two crew members on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance after landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and structural failure of the landing gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-04-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Poitiers, France?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Poitiers-Biard Airport, resulting in an excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-04-30 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 1959-04-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-BAII, operated by Air France, at Poitiers, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and structural failure of the landing gear.

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