No fatalities

2006-06-04: Douglas DC-10 (N68047) — Arrow Air — Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes, Nicaragua

Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes, NicaraguaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 4, 2006, a Douglas DC-10 (registration N68047) operated by Arrow Air was involved in an aviation accident near Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes, Nicaragua during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N68047
Aircraft registered N68047. Photo: Pete Macklin / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A night cargo flight from Miami to Managua carrying 50 tons of chemical and toxic products overran runway 09 at Managua, coming to rest in trees 350 meters beyond the runway.

Incident Overview

A cargo aircraft operating a night flight from Miami International Airport to Managua overran the runway upon landing. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and a load of 50 tons of chemical and toxic products. After touchdown on Runway 09, which has a length of 2,450 meters, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft touched down on Runway 09 but failed to decelerate sufficiently. It overran the end of the runway, continued through a perimeter fence, and lost its nose gear during the excursion. The aircraft came to rest approximately 350 meters beyond the runway in a wooded area.

Occupants and Damage

All three crew members were able to evacuate the aircraft and were reported uninjured. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond repair.

Context

The flight was a night cargo operation transporting hazardous materials. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.