Runway excursion at Al Hudaydah Airport

No fatalities • Al Hudaydah, Yemen • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Al Hudaydah Airport due to improper braking and reversing techniques.

What happened

During an arrival at Al Hudaydah Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control immediately following touchdown. As the crew initiated standard braking procedures, the plane drifted from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface. The excursion resulted in the separation of the undercarriage from the airframe before the vehicle eventually came to a stop.

While the incident caused significant damage, resulting in the aircraft being written off, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

An investigation into the event concluded that the landing configuration did not adhere to established operational protocols. The primary factor in the loss of control was identified as the use of improper reversing techniques by the crew during the rollout phase.

Probable cause

The crew failed to follow published procedures by employing incorrect reverse thrust or braking techniques during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-01-24 Douglas DC-6 accident near Al Hudaydah, Yemen?

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Al Hudaydah Airport due to improper braking and reversing techniques.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-01-24 Douglas DC-6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-01-24 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration SU-ANL, operated by United Arab Airlines, at Al Hudaydah, Yemen.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to follow published procedures by employing incorrect reverse thrust or braking techniques during the landing roll.

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