On October 12, 2011, an Embraer EMB-120 Brasília (registration ZS-PYO) operated by Nationale Régionale Transport - NRT was involved in an aviation accident near Port Gentil, Gabon during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A scheduled flight from Libreville to Port Gentil overran the runway after landing in heavy rain with low visibility. The aircraft skidded, came to rest down an embankment, caught fire, but all 30 occupants evacuated safely.
Accident
The aircraft was performing a regular scheduled flight from Libreville to Port Gentil. The approach was completed in poor weather conditions with low visibility of 1,000 metres due to heavy rainfall. After touchdown, the aircraft did not decelerate as expected. It skidded on the runway, overran the end, and came to rest down a slight embankment in shallow water. A thunderstorm was passing over the area at the time of the accident.
Damage and Evacuation
Both engines caught fire and both wings were partially torn off. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. All 30 occupants evacuated safely.
What happened in the 12 Oct 2011 Embraer EMB-120 Brasília accident near Port Gentil, Gabon?
A scheduled flight from Libreville to Port Gentil overran the runway after landing in heavy rain with low visibility. The aircraft skidded, came to rest down an embankment, caught fire, but all 30 occupants evacuated safely.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Oct 2011 Embraer EMB-120 Brasília accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Oct 2011 involved an Embraer EMB-120 Brasília, registration ZS-PYO, operated by Nationale Régionale Transport - NRT, at Port Gentil, Gabon.
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