Aircraft overrun following landing

No fatalities • Sydney, Australia • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after failing to stop on the runway and overrunning during its landing roll.

What happened

Upon completing its landing, a four-engine aircraft experienced significant issues with braking or deceleration, preventing it from coming to a halt within the runway limits. As the aircraft continued past the end of the paved surface, it encountered a drainage structure. The impact with this drain resulted in the separation of the undercarriage.

The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after the excursion. While the incident resulted in zero fatalities and no reported injuries, the structural damage sustained during the overrun was extensive. Following an assessment of the wreckage, the airframe was declared a total loss, as it was deemed beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance.
  • Impact with ground infrastructure led to the loss of landing gear.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion and impact with a drain.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-10-16 Douglas DC-4 accident near Sydney, Australia?

A four-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after failing to stop on the runway and overrunning during its landing roll.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-10-16 Douglas DC-4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-10-16 involved a Douglas DC-4, registration VH-AND, operated by Australian National Airways - ANA, at Sydney, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion and impact with a drain.

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