What happened
A cargo flight operating from Miami-Intl Airport toward Managua experienced a runway excursion during its landing phase. The aircraft, which was transporting 50 tons of toxic and chemical materials, touched down on runway 09. Following the landing, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently to remain within the 2,450-meter runway limits.
As the aircraft continued past the end of the runway, it breached a perimeter fence and subsequently lost its nose landing gear. The sequence concluded when the plane came to a stop 350 meters away from the runway, embedded in a wooded area. There were no injuries reported among the three crew members on board, though the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance after touchdown.
- The excursion resulted in the destruction of the nose gear and significant structural damage to the aircraft.