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Runway excursion at Herzogenaurach Airport (N16067)

Herzogenaurach, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On March 4, 1963, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N16067) operated by Flugtransport was involved in an aviation accident near Herzogenaurach, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the available runway distance after touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability following touchdown at Herzogenaurach Airport, resulting in a runway overrun and significant damage.

What happened

During an arrival at Herzogenaurach Airport, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently after making contact with the runway. Following the initial touchdown, the plane encountered issues preventing it from stopping within the available runway length. This led to a runway excursion where the aircraft overran the paved surface and eventually came to a halt.

As a result of the incident, the aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair. The two members of the flight crew sustained two slight injuries during the event. No other persons were reported on board at the time of the excursion.

Findings

  • The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining distance of the runway after touchdown.
  • The primary factor in the overrun was the inability to decelerate effectively following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the available runway distance after touchdown.

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