Aircraft overrun at Guriceel airport during cargo operation

No fatalities • Guriceel, Somalia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating from Nairobi-Wilson Airport experienced an overrun upon landing in Guriceel, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.

What happened

A cargo mission originating from Nairobi-Wilson Airport ended in an accident upon arrival at Guriceel. The flight was transporting six tons of khat and was operated by a crew consisting of two pilots. During the landing phase, the flight crew was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently to remain within the available runway length.

As a result of the inability to stop, the aircraft overran the runway surface. The impact of the overrun caused the left wing to be partially torn from the airframe. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported, as both pilots successfully evacuated the wreckage.

Findings

The primary factor in the incident was the crew's inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-04-20 Fokker 50 accident near Guriceel, Somalia?

A cargo flight operating from Nairobi-Wilson Airport experienced an overrun upon landing in Guriceel, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-04-20 Fokker 50 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-04-20 involved a Fokker 50, registration 5Y-VVJ, operated by Bluebird Aviation, at Guriceel, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing roll.

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