Runway excursion involving aircraft at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport

No fatalities • Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to decelerate after landing at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport, resulting in a ground loop and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an arrival from Dniepropetrovsk, the crew initiated an approach to runway 25R at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport with the flaps set to 22°. Upon landing, the pilot attempted to implement braking procedures; however, the aircraft failed to decelerate as anticipated. Despite the activation of emergency braking systems, the plane maintained significant speed.

As the aircraft approached the runway threshold at approximately 70 knots, the copilot steered the plane to the right in an effort to exit the runway surface. This maneuver resulted in a ground loop, during which the aircraft entered a grassy area. The impact caused the loss of the undercarriage, and the aircraft eventually came to a stop. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all 34 occupants managed to evacuate the scene uninjured.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a failure to decelerate following touchdown, leading to an intentional steering maneuver that caused a ground loop.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-04-28 Embraer ERJ-145 accident near Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Russia?

An aircraft failed to decelerate after landing at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport, resulting in a ground loop and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-04-28 Embraer ERJ-145 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-04-28 involved a Embraer ERJ-145, registration UR-DNK, operated by Dniproavia, at Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a failure to decelerate following touchdown, leading to an intentional steering maneuver that caused a ground loop.

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